Alan Roth

Indiana School for the Blind
Indianapolis, IN



2002

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

C. Subah Packer, Ph.D.
Indiana University School of Medicine


2002

Summer Research Host
"Pasta"-bilities: Noodling Your Way 
Into Simple Machines
Grade Level: Middle - High School 
Subject: Physical Science 
This lab activity builds upon student knowledge of and interest in simple machines. Students design, build and race a gravity-fed, pasta race car. The initial section of the lab includes brainstorming/questioning; observations; and student developed experimental design. The second section of the inquiry leads students to collect data (speed, acceleration, and deceleration force) and design a data table. Students will also re-design their pasta cars for maximum speed.
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An integrated Internet component Yes  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes