Hold and drop a spring and observe momentary weightlessness! This activity combines the laws of motion and gravity and can be used to explore Hooke’s law, which deals with the elastic forces in springs. Expectations are sometimes different from reality. These discrepant events can create memorable impressions and heighten one’s interest in science phenomena!
Grades covered: 3 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Discrepant Events, Energy, Equilibrium, Forces & Motion, Gravity, Hooke's Law
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Physical Science
- NGSS
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 9-12
- Science
- Engineering
Tags: NGSS, STEAM Activity, science
Subjects covered: Engineering, Physical Science