Friction and gravity are always at odds! Learners complete a set of activities to explore the relationship between friction and gravity. Groups make conclusions about the factors that affect the amount and type of friction between surfaces.

Concepts

friction, force, frictional force, gravity, force of gravity, static friction, kinetic energy, drag

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the activity when introducing the concept of friction
• Create tournament brackets for the tortoise races to increase engagement

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a specific set of materials and time for preparation

Pros

• Emphasizes important vocabulary throughout the lesson
• Includes diagrams to help illustrate concepts

Cons

• None