Yes, You Can Break the Law of Gravity
9.8 m/s^2 is the most oppressive number out there and commonly referred to as Earth's gravitational pull. With a balloon and some patience, you will learn how to overcome this cumbersome burden and wow your friends at parties.
details
- when: sunday, april 17th, 2011, from 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2011 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Amber Bennoui
lesson plan
This lab requires very little planning. I'm just going to need enough balloons to occupy a roomful of people, tonnes of duct tape, good counterweight material (I can supply my own if need be) and some string-like material (floss, ribbon or string). During the lecture portion, we'll briefly discuss chemical properties (aka - why noble gases are awesome!) and practical applications of the experiment.
facilitator experience
I'm one of many administrators at the MIT Educational Studies Program where I've taught several classes over the past two years and directed two programs (Summer HSSP and SATPrep). If you're interested, you can check out my history at http://esp.mit.edu/learn/teachers/bennoui/bio.html
intended audience
This is open to all but may seem less challenging to seasoned audiences.