OUTREACH : 90-min. HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS : NEW! Extreme Physics of Motion

60-minutes of Roller Coasters and 30-minutes with the Newtonian Catch. Newtonian Catch is a large physics demonstration where participants experience relative motion first-hand. Please call for details!

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, Science v.1.09

• Recognize that science investigations are done more than one time. (S.RS.01.12)
• Recognize that when a science investigation is done the way it was done before, similar results are expected. (S.RS.02.13)
• Describe the motion of objects in terms of direction. (P.FM.03.41)
• Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits and activities. (S.RS.04.11)
• Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces. (P.FM.05.21)
• Demonstrate contact forces to change the motion of an object. (P.FM.05.22)
• Identify kinetic or potential enrgy in everyday situations. (P.EN.06.11)
• Demonstate the transformation between potential and kinetic energy in simple mechanical systems (for example: rollercoasters, pendulums). (P.EN.06.12)

NEW! Extreme Physics of Motion Pre-visit Vocabulary

NEW! Extreme Physics of Motion Post-visit Activity

Post-visit activities provide your students with an opportunity to review workshop-presented concepts and introduce related subjects. Below you will find a classroom extension activity and a list of suggested resources for further exploration. We hope that you enjoyed our Outreach Hands-On Workshop and we look forward to visiting your students again!

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