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Hedgehog Crime Scene is one of the Smart Science resources which focuses on the skills of creativity and problem solving . The science investigative skill behind this activity is to encourage and enable children to make comparisons between pieces of evidence.
Height
A tennis ball is dropped from a height of 3 feet. The ball is shown bouncing on the ground. The challenge is to graph the height of the tennis ball against time. The resulting graph is parabolic with the amplitude showing a decrease each time.
Height video
Height and speed
This statistical investigation is based on the question: ‘Does the height of a tennis player affect the top speed of their service?’
Students need to decide what information is needed and how this can be obtained. Internet access is essential. This task involves data collection...
Height of stack
A stack of cups is shown. Cups are then added to the stack. Part way through the rate at which cups are added is increased. The challenge is to graph the height of the stack against time.
Height of stack video
Height of waist off ground 1
A person is shown climbing to the top of a playground slide. They pause at the top and then slide down the slide. The end of the slide has an upwards turn for safety. The task is to graph the height of the person’s waist off the ground against time.
Height of waist off ground 1 video
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A person is shown on a swing. They swing back and forth at a constant rate and reach. After several swings, the person jumps off the swing and comes to rest. The challenge is to graph the height of their waist against time. The resulting graph is parabolic and periodic with a constant section at the end.
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Height off ground
A computer animation is shown that features a character. The character jumps and disappears through various ‘holes’ before reappearing on the screen at various heights. The challenge is to graph the height of the character against time.
Height off ground video
Designed to match the revised syllabuses and exam tiers, this science series for Key Stage 4 offers a choice of Foundation-level books for average and lower-ability students, and Higher-level material which covers...
Designed to match the revised syllabuses and exam tiers, this science series for Key Stage 4 offers a choice of Foundation-level books for average and lower-ability students, and Higher-level material which covers...
Designed to match the revised syllabuses and exam tiers, this science series for Key Stage 4 offers a choice of Foundation-level books for average and lower-ability students, and Higher-level material which covers...