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Take It From the Top ActivityTake It From the Top Activity
Publisher
Exploratorium
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6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Demonstration
Activity

Take It From the Top

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Experiment with the center of gravity by stacking blocks in a way that appears to defy its force. This is a fascinating demonstration that you can use when teaching about gravity, forces, or balance. 

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Concepts

center of gravity, gravity, fulcrum

Additional Tags

center of gravity, fulcrum, science

Pros

  • Clear instructions and an explanation of the phenomenon

Cons

  • None

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