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The 1 Cent Event

Subject Area
Science: Physical Science: Skills of Science
Level
6-8
Activity Time
35 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Please have a penny and paper and pencil for students.
Resource Types
Lessons

The 1 Cent Event

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will collect data on a 1 cent coin as it falls under its own volition after being placed on its edge 25 times. They will report their data to the class and enter the data into their TI-84 Plus. They will examine the data from the collective and discuss patterns revealed in the data.

Subject Area
Science: Physical Science: Skills of Science
Level
6-8
Activity Time
35 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Please have a penny and paper and pencil for students.
Resource Types
Lessons
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