STATION 1
Motion Lab
What changes a pendulum’s period?
Predict, change length and compare the period in Swing Lab. Hold gravity and bob mass fixed.
Materials
Laptop with Swing Lab; prediction and observation sheet.
FICTIONAL EVENT / FINISHED WEBSITE EXAMPLE
Make, Test, Share
One hour. Three stations. A chance to try an idea, test it and make it better.
24 learners3 groups of 860 minutes
Your 60-minute schedule
0–5 minWelcome5 min
5–20 minRotation 115 min
20–35 minRotation 215 min
35–50 minRotation 315 min
50–58 minShare8 min
58–60 minExit reflection2 min
Visit every station
STATION 2
Bridge Build
Which paper bridge holds the same coin load?
Build a paper-and-tape bridge spanning 20 cm. Predict, then compare designs using the same coin load.
Materials
Paper, tape, coins and a table; a way to measure a 20 cm span.
STATION 3
Design Story
How did your idea change after a test?
Sketch an idea, then tell its story in three panels: first sketch, test and revision.
Materials
Paper and pencils, or a shared whiteboard.
Where does my group go?
| Group | Rotation 1 | Rotation 2 | Rotation 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A (8) | Motion Lab | Bridge Build | Design Story |
| B (8) | Bridge Build | Design Story | Motion Lab |
| C (8) | Design Story | Motion Lab | Bridge Build |
Before you leave
What did you change? What did you observe? What would you improve?
Fictional practice event. A teacher supplies the school, date, location and curriculum alignment.