Slinky Science

Slinky Science

Slinky Science Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Take the Slinkies out of the box and place it on the desk. 
2. Gather 8-10 thick books (such as Internet Linked Encyclopedias)
3. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:
Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Stack the books so that you have steps for the Slinkies to go down.
4. Draw a diagram of the set up.
5. Label the parts. 
6. Skip a few lines, then write "Observations".
7. Have slinkies go down the steps. You may need to push them to get started.
8. Try all of the different sized slinkies. 
9. What happened?
10. Write down your observations, any notes you want to take.
11. Explore and write observations. 
12. Skip a few lines, then write "Reflections".

Reflections:
Directions:  Now, respond to these prompts IN DEPTH. Please use details. Refrain from using the words IT, THEY, GOES, VERY, STUFF, etc.  Each answer should have at least two detailed sentences. 

1. What happened in each 'experiment' ?
2. Why is this happening? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-slinky/    AND/OR    http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/slinkyinhand/
3. What kind of experiment could you create using the different sized Slinkies? Write down your ideas.