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Bouncing Ball
 


Activity Overview

In this activity, students' will create a Height-Time plot for a bouncing ball. They will examine how the ball's height changes mathematically from one bounce to the next.

Before the Activity

  • Connect the CBR™ to the calculator using the link cable
  • Run the Ranger program on the calculator
  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 33 - 37 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to your class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Position the CBR at shoulder-height and hold the ball 0.5 meters below it
  • Release the ball and observe the height versus time graph on the calculator screen
  • Record four complete bounce heights
  • Calculate bounce ratio as a percent
  • Compare rebound percent for different starting heights
  • Repeat the activity with other types of balls

    		After the Activity

    		Students' will collect data and analyze the results.

    Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Science : Physics : Dynamics
    Science : Physical Science : Newton's Laws

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

    Apps:
     

    Software:
    TI Connect™

    Accessories:
    CBR™/CBR 2™, TI Connectivity Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

    Other:
    This is Activity 8 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Math and Science in Motion: Activities for Middle School.

    The following materials are required for this activity:

  • A variety of balls


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