Teacher Instructions
Materials:
The folowing materials are necessary for Phase I of this project:
6 4x9cm Loaf Pans*
Sand
6 Large Protractors
Modelling Clay
6 Metric Rulers
Quick Cement***
6 Objects (50 g each)**
Gravel
6 0.5 L plastic bottles***
Water
6 lengths of string
Tape
6 Ring Stands
6 Clamps
*Loaf pans should have straight or near straight edges. Pans with
"lips" may interfere with the pendulums movement
**You may use any objects you wish, but they must have a mass of 50
grams each
***Be sure to leave enough time for the cement to cure
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