Summary Dramatic activities on force, motion and energy, making things that fly by various means. Science content Physics: Motion and Forces, Newton’s Laws, Gravity (K, 2, 6) Physics: Energy forms, Conservation of Energy (1, 3, 4, 5) Activities in this lesson Hoopster Shooter Helicopter and launcher Catapult from tin can Stomp rocket Mini baking soda rocket (film canister) Rocket powered by baking soda and vinegar Coke and mentos Procedure Do a selection of the activities. Tie together with discussions on force and what makes them fly. Notes JEMZ day-long workshop included trips to local parks to try out the flying things that were made. Hoopster, Shooter, Helicopter and launcher, tin can catapult, stomp rocket, baking soda rocket (mini and demonstration), coke and mentos. Dorothy Lynas did tin can catapult with discussion of the chain of forces, film canister rocket then baking soda rocket demonstration. Grades taught Gr 4 Gr 5
