Balancing Act: Math & Science Connections


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For some interesting science connections to the concept of equality, check out Balancing Act – this online Phet Simulation allows students to play objects of different weights on an interactive teeter toter (seesaw) to learn about balance, proportional reasoning, torque and levers. There are some good teacher-submitted activities to use to guide student exploration.

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