Jaime Moss
Parkersburg South High School
WV

Science Sampler: Familiar toys and abstract ideas

Fri, Feb 14, 2014 10:26 AM
Abstract becomes fun

This article describes how to use the battleship game to illustrate probability, The Hoberman sphere and the molecule lay out of solid liquids and gasses, and doll furniture to review ratios. I really like the statement of the author that using everyday fun items make daunting concepts real and interesting to the students.

Toys that Teach

Fri, Feb 14, 2014 10:11 AM
having a ball

This article uses cars, track, slinky, and bouncy balls to teach average speed, acceleration, wave lengths, and the types of materials affect bounces. Each activity has it's own page complete with procedure and assessment questions to lead the discussion on the activities.

Everyday Engineering: Toying Around With Wind Ups

Fri, Feb 14, 2014 10:05 AM
Fun with wind ups

This article was great since it told exactly what items would be needed to complete this activity along with a sample of what to give the students. The write up included procedure and data chart that can be used in class directly as is and no need to even change it.