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Do you think the "energy" used by people and the "energy" used by cars is the same thing? Why or why not?
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Where does this get its energy from?
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The more you stretch a rubber band, the faster an object goes. Why?
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These readings are free with registration at Newsela or Readworks, both excellent sources of supplemental reading.
Healthy foods are fuel for your body. Check out this story for healthy eating tips. (Readworks,Grade 3)
Read about a funny-looking car that was built to use less energy from gasoline. (Newsela, Grade 3)
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An Italian restaurant owner built a people-powered amusement park. It only contains rides that are powered by people. To ride these rides, people have to put energy in by pedaling, pushing, or climbing. Take a quick tour and watch people use their own energy to make a loop-de-loop! (1:38)
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Twist-O-Matic printout
Students working alone will need 2 copies of this template. |
Print 30 copies |
| Twist-O-Matic Challenges worksheet | 30 copies |
| Twist-O-Matic Challenges Answer Key teacher-only resource | 1 copy |
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Crayons
Each student needs two colors that can be easily distinguished from one another, like orange and blue.
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60
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Hardcover Books
Books must be heavy enough to keep a ruler hanging halfway off a table.
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30 books
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Rulers
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30 rulers |
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Scissors
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30 pairs |
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Rubber Bands (#16)
Any rubber band that is 1/16" wide.
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15 bands
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Rubber Bands (#62)
Any rubber band that is 1/4" wide.
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15 bands
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Small Binder Clips (3/4")
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60 clips |
We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own, but they will need to make two models so that they can compare and contrast what happens when using the thin versus thick rubber band.
Student pairs will need to set up two Twist-O-Matic models next to each other for easier comparison between the thin and thick rubber bands. Each model takes up the space of about one student desk, so it is easiest if student pairs are sitting next to one another.
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