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experiMENTALS: Straw propeller

Learning objects experiMENTALS: Straw propeller

TLF ID M016243

This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of creating a propeller using two bendy straws and a pair of scissors. A simple demonstration of one of Newton's Laws.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • This resource addresses science inquiry skills and contains first-hand activities that are based understandings related to the physical sciences from the Australian Curriculum for year 10 students.
Year level

5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Motion Accuracy and precision Data analysis Data representation Data collection Instrumentation (Technology) Forces and energy Replication (Experiments)
Learning area
  • Science
  • Technologies

Other details

Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: ABC - eXperiMentals
  • Organization: ABC - eXperiMentals
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - eXperiMentals
  • Organization: ABC - eXperiMentals
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Generic
Learning Resource Type
  • Interactive
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.