Speed, Velocity & Acceleration - Museum of Science...Speed, Velocity & Acceleration is a 60-minute presentation about motion, Newtonian dynamics, potential energy and kinetic energy.

A Museum of Science Traveling Program

Speed, Velocity & Acceleration

Description

Speed, Velocity &

Acceleration is a 60-

minute presentation about

motion, Newtonian

dynamics, potential

energy and kinetic energy.

Needs

We bring all materials

and equipment, including

a camera, video

projector, and screen.

Access to 110-volt

electricity is required.

Space Requirements

The program can be presented in assembly-

suitable spaces like gyms, multipurpose rooms,

cafeterias, and auditoriums.

Goals: Newton’s Laws

Newton’s Laws of Motion

are illustrated using a cart

that sails across stage and

a pencil-firing cannon.

Goals: Speed & Velocity

These different concepts

are contrasted using timed

sequences of lights and

student volunteers.

Goals: Acceleration

The concept of

acceleration as the rate

of change of velocity is

shown with the crack of

a bullwhip.

Goals: Momentum

The importance of mass is

shown as the angular

momentum of a spinning

wheel is dramatically

increased—by adding a

second wheel.

Additional Content

In addition to these core

goals, other concepts are

taught with a variety of

additional demonstrations.

Finale

All the programs’ concepts

are summarized with a

mechanical Trebuchet.

The students’ ideas help

optimize the device’s

range…

Finale

…to smash a target!

Program Details• Can only be booked for

school groups.

• Appropriate for sixth-,

seventh-, or eighth-grade

students studying

dynamics.

• A 45-minute introductory

version can be booked for

mixed sixth- through

eighth-grade groups.

Program Details

• Capacity is eight classes

(200 students) per

session.

• Up to two consecutive

sessions can be taught

per day.

2016 – 2017 Prices

Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.

Sessions per Day Price

1 Session $525

2 Sessions $900

For information/reservations:

mos.org/travelingprograms

[email protected]

617-589-0354

Speed, Velocity & Acceleration