The Diary of a Wimpy Antenna? In the last installment of a six-part series, your class constructs a model of a radio antenna and tests its torque. Pupils use the results to design a better model that resists bending and twisting forces.

Concepts

antennae, insulation, torque, technology resources

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Additional Tags

antenna, insulation, torque

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the investigating questions as a homework assignment

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires lots of materials; see materials list
• Prior preparation is necessary

Pros

• Includes reproducible worksheet with blank tables and graphs

Cons

• Much of the background information is a copy of the previous installment of the series