3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Intermediate
45 minutes
Art Craft Design & technology Engineering Mathematics Physical Science Physics Science
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.2
Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; describe how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3
Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
Spinning tops have been around for quite some time; like, a really really really long time. They’re typically simple in their design, and make great examples of how inertia affects all moving objects. Students will use their Magical Things Design Journal to help them complete the following design problem: Create a unique spinning top and work to earn as many stars as possible.
★ Top spins between 10-15 seconds
★ ★ Top spins between 15-20 seconds
★ ★ ★ spins more than 20 seconds
Students will:
As a result of this lesson students will have:
History of the Top
Tops have been in existence for thousands of years. The first top was most likely a rock or acorn spun by a child. Tops have been used for entertainment, gambling, or even spiritual purposes. Tops have been discovered throughout history all over the world. Clay tops have been found dating back to 3500 BC in the Middle East. Wooden tops found in Egypt are believed to date back to 2000 – 1400 BC. Tops have been found in Greece from as early as 500 BC. In Rome, tops made of bone dating from 27 BC have been discovered.
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