BALANCING ACT – PHYSICS SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore balance and equilibrium through hands-on simulation. Students place objects on a balance beam to discover relationships between mass, distance, and torque.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand balance and equilibrium
• Explore torque and lever arms
• Discover relationships between mass and distance
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Physics Concepts, Scientific Reasoning, Problem Solving, Experimental Design
GRADE LEVELS: 2nd-10th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation