Learning Objective:
We understand that the motion of projectiles is dependant on the angle from which it is fired and the force
Intended Outcome:
To provide a practical introduction to the motion of projectiles with a focus on angles. It is designed as a lead in to parabolic and quadratic functions
Game Objective:
To make a projectile launcher and use it to investigate trajectories
Materials:
- Launching Cannon (Instructions to make it are on the next page)
- Protractor
- Ping pong ball
- Markers
- Tape measure
- Ice cream tub
Instructions:
- Students get into groups of 3 or 4
- Using the Launching Cannon students will fire the ping pong ball at different angles
- Students will record the distances of 3 angle shots and then work out the average distance for each angle
- Once they have done this they can work out which angle travels the greatest distance
- After this is completed students can then have a go at hitting a target by trying to get the ball to land in an ice tub
More detailed instructions and background information about this game are available in the PDF.
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