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Accelerometers Objective: • To measure the acceleration environments created by different motions. Science Standards: Physical Science - position and motion of objects Unifying Concepts and Processes Change, Constancy, & Measurement Science and Technology - abilities of technological design Science Process Skills: Communicating Measuring Collecting Data Mathematics Standards: Communication Number & Number Relationships Measurement Computation & Estimation Activity Management: This activity provides students with the plans for making a one-axis accelerometer that can be used to measure acceleration in different environments ranging from +3 g to -3 g. The device consists of a triangular shaped poster board box they construct with a lead fishing sinker suspended in its middle with a single strand of a rubber band. Before using the device, students must calibrate it for the range of accelerations it can measure. The pattern for making the accelerometer box is included in this guide. It must be doubled in size. It is recommended that -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 Students construct a device that can measure acceleration environments from +3 to -3 9. Lightweight poster board (any color) 3 "drilled egg" lead fishing sinkers, 1 size Masking tape Rubber band, #19 size 4 paper clips Scissors Straightedge Ballpoint pen Pattern Hot glue (low temperature) several patterns be available for the students to To save on materials, students can work in teams to make a single accelerometer. Old file folders can be substituted for the poster board. The student reader can be used at any time during the activity.
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