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FORCED TO MOVE
STEM project
Project steps
Investigate
Research how a push or pull is used to move objects and the direction
an object will move when each force is applied.
Research examples of pushes and pulls and how they work.
Research the direction an object will move when each force is applied
and the position a person should stand to apply each type of force.
Learn how floating ball toys work.
Scan the QR code to see a floating ball toy in action.
Find out how forces work on the ball in a floating ball toy.
Research why the ball must fit snugly in its container.
Design, plan and manage
Plan your floating ball toy.
Draw a diagram of your floating ball toy and label the types of forces
that will act on the table tennis ball and the direction that each force
will make the ball move.
Write a list of the materials you will need for each part.
Collect the materials you need to make your floating ball toy.
Create
Create your floating ball toy.
Measure the length of the cylinder to make sure it is shorter than a
ruler.
Make your floating ball toy.
Check and make changes
Check that it is correct and you are happy with it.
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Check that all the important things in the project brief were done.
Check that both group members are happy with it.
Communicate
Tell another group about your floating ball toy.
Use an iPad® or digital camera to take two digital photographs and
upload them to a computer. Label the forces on each one.
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