Tipping truck
From Algodoo
Tipping truck
Language: | English |
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Description: | Investigate the critical point when a truck is tipping over. The position of centre of gravity is crucial for the balance of a body. This lesson allows the student to explore the concept of gravity and to find consequences rising from the position of centre of gravity. The example explores what causes a loaded truck to tip over, when does a book fall off a table and when does a person loose balance. |
Target: | Key Stage 3 |
Category: | Demonstration, Exercise |
Discipline: | Gravity |
Learning objectives: |
Understand and explain the concept of centre of gravity. Understanding consequences of the position of the centre of gravity of an object. Understand and explain why an objects tips over/looses balance. Model a situation which demonstrates tipping over and create an interactive simulation. |
In class: | Discuss the centre of gravity. What makes an object tip over? What does it mean and what consequences does this phenomenon have in real life?
Discuss possible situations of “tipping over” in class and put up suggestions on the board. Discuss how this can be visualized and explored in Algodoo. Let the students create scenes in Algodoo using the suggestions you came up with together or let them use their own ideas. Help the students make decisions and ask guiding questions. Encourage the students to follow the procedure Create – Predict – Interact – Evaluate. Allow the students to follow-up and share their experiences in class after the simulation. |
Create a scene
Make a prediction
Run/Interact
Evaluate
How should the truck be loaded in order to prevent tipping over?
Where is the centre of gravity?
Revise scene
Make a prediction
Run/Interact