Science demonstrations as a tool for Inquiry-Based Learning, Paul Nugent and David Keenahan
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This document describes a collection of simple physics experiments intended to promote inquiry-based learning. It outlines several demonstrations involving everyday objects like meter sticks, ropes, ribbons, balloons, and pendulums. For each demonstration, it poses a question about the outcome and provides multiple choice answers for participants to discuss and select from. The goal is for teams to observe the demonstrations, discuss the observed outcomes, and choose their preferred explanation.
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Science demonstrations as a tool for Inquiry-Based Learning, Paul Nugent and David Keenahan
- 1. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demonstrations As a tool for Inquiry Based Learning A selection of simple experiments often with counter-intuitive outcomes Paul Nugent paul.nugent@gmail.com David Keenahan dkeenahan@gmail.com
- 2. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Table Quiz Format Teams Observe the demonstration Discuss the outcome Choose your preferred answer
- 3. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning Two identical metre sticks are loaded with equal weights in different positions. When allowed to fall which will reach the ground first? A. Loaded at end B. Loaded at centre C. Both together
- 4. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning Two Knots One Rope If the ends of the rope are pulled together which knot will tighten first? A. The knot on the left B. The knot on the right C. They close together
- 5. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning A spool has ribbon wrapped round its The ribbon is pulled horizontally. In case 1 -it is obvious that the spool will roll to the right. In case 2-the ribbon is wrapped in the opposite sense Does the spool A. Roll to the right? B. Roll to the left? C. Slide to the right?
- 6. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning The balloon in the bottle What keeps the baloon inflated? A. Magic B. Friction C. Atmospheric pressure D. Something else
- 7. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning If the central potato chip is suddenly pushed closer to the other potato chip will …. A. the central chip stay where it has been put B. the central chip move back to where it stated C. the other chip be dislodged
- 8. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning Fork and Spoon A fork and spoon are balanced with a matchstick on a glass What happens fork and spoon when the match is burnt? A. The fork and spoon fall B. The fork and spoon stay balanced C. Something else
- 9. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning If the grey tape is stretched tighter, will a wave travel A. Faster B. Slower C. Same speed
- 10. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning Twinkle Twinkle -Little Laser When the laser beam is shone through a flickering candle flame the laser spot moves This is because A. Reflection B. The laser light and candle light interfere C. Refraction D. Something else
- 11. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning What happens when a tennis ball sitting on top of a basketball, are allowed to fall freely to the floor? Will the tennis ball rebound…. a. To less than its original height b. To its original height? c. To greater than its original height?
- 12. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning The Elastic Elevator The paper clip climbs the elastic because of A. Telekinesis B. Magic C. Friction D. Something else
- 13. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning If these 4 jars of sugar are roll down an incline, will …… A. They all get to the bottom at the same time B. They all get to the bottom at different times C. Some other outcome
- 14. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning Pet “Pringles” Can When the can is pushed the can rolls back Why? A. There is mouse inside B. It is attracted by a magnet C. It contains a piece of Dark Matter from CERN D. It has an engine
- 15. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning All the pendulums are initially at rest and then the heavy one X is set oscillating. Which of the pendulums will then oscillate with greatest amplitude? E C A All equally
- 16. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Science Demos for Inquiry Based Learning The Genie in the bottle When the Genie is woken up she holds onto the rope Because A. Magic B. There is something in the bottle called a “Genie” C. Something else
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- 18. Promoting physics, supporting physicists Thank you ! Questions Paul Nugent paul.nugent@gmail.com David Keenahan dkeenahan@gmail.com