We’re preparing for the 2024 Olympics with a enjoyable javelin STEM problem. A javelin is a light-weight spear thrown by hand. In athletics, it’s a area occasion the place opponents attempt to throw it so far as doable.
An awesome javelin throw is a mix of the thrower’s energy and skill and physics! Opponents want to contemplate a number of components.
Launch angle – an angle of round 40 levels is regarded as optimum for a javelin throw.
Launch peak – typically, the upper the discharge, the higher.
Javelin pace – the quicker the javelin is transferring when it’s launched the additional it’s going to journey.
This straightforward STEM problem is a superb introduction to establishing an investigation to be a good take a look at. Kids can select an element to check after which preserve all different variables the identical. We investigated whether or not the size of a javelin affected how far it flew, which meant we needed to attempt to preserve the discharge angle, launch peak and pace of the javelin the identical.
Paper Javelin STEM Problem
We made three completely different sized paper javelins by rolling paper into skinny tubes after which experimented by throwing the ‘javelins’ at completely different angles.
You’ll want
A4 paper
Scissors
House to throw
Chalk
Tape measure
Tape
Directions
Roll one piece of A4 paper as tightly as doable and safe with tape.
Use tape to hitch two sheets of A4 paper finish to finish and roll them up.
Use tape to hitch three sheets of A4 paper finish to finish and roll them up.
Throw every javelin thrice from the identical spot and measure how far every javelin travels. Attempt to preserve the discharge angle and pressure used within the throw the identical.
Report how far every javelin travels to find out which dimension javelin travels the furthest.
Javelin STEM Problem Extension Duties
Experiment by throwing the javelins from completely different launch angles.
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Final Up to date on July 11, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
