Today we played with a Van de Graaff Generator. Describe what the generator did (what you saw) and why it did it (the physics behind it). For an extra point, come up with something that you would like to test on the Van de Graff Generator and explain what you think it would do! (The best ones may get to test it!)
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
“Insulators & Conductors” Blog Post
Think about your day and describe one conductor and one insulator that you came in contact with. For each one explain how you know it was an insulator (or conductor) and how it is different from the other item.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
“Electric Light” Blog
Completely describe today’s Light the Bulb activity, then explain why you think the light bulb lit up. (How do you think the electricity works to light it up?)
Thursday, December 17, 2015
“Elastic vs. Inelastic” Blog Post
Explain the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions and describe one of each that you have seen in your daily life.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
“Elastic Collisions” Blog Post
Which has greater momentum: a train at rest or a moving skateboard? Explain why you picked the answer that you did.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
“Work vs. Power” Blog Post
Explain (in your own words) the difference between work and power. Give an example showing work done with a lot of power and then with a little power.
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