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Bouncing Ball Activity - Math & Science in Motion

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
Science: Physical Science: Energy
Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
Math: Middle Grades Math: Measurement
Math: PreAlgebra: Nonlinear Functions
Level
6-8
Activity Time
30 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Resource Types
Lessons

Bouncing Ball Activity - Math & Science in Motion

Activity Overview

This activity serves as a follow-up to Activity 8 in the Explorations book, Math and Science in Motion: Activities for Middle School by Chris Brueningsen, Elisa Brueningsen, and Bill Bower (Texas Instruments Incorporated, 1997).

Before the Activity

In this activity, students analyze the decay of the bounce height of a bouncing ball, given different elasticity constants and drop heights. Have students complete Activity 8 from the EXPLORATIONS book first.

During the Activity

The attached LearningCheck(TM) appvar and resource files extend concepts from the activity above. These files can be sent to your class using TI-Navigator.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
    Science: Physical Science: Energy
    Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
    Math: Middle Grades Math: Measurement
    Math: PreAlgebra: Nonlinear Functions
    Level
    6-8
    Activity Time
    30 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 Plus
    TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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