Make the eco-friendly spinning top: you will have fun with children and physics!

6. Spinning top science experiments
Turn the game into a real science lab.

6.1 Speed and durability
Spin the top hard and slowly.

Time the time.

Compare the results.

6.2 Weight and mass distribution
Add weight to the center.

Add weight to the edges.

See what changes.

Here the concept (without formulas!) of moment of inertia is introduced.

6.3 Different Surfaces
Table

Floor

Cardboard

Carpet

How does movement change? Why?

7. Adapt the activity to the ages
7.1 Kindergarten
Guided construction

Simple language

Focus on play and colors

7.2 Primary school
Hypothesis

Comparisons

First scientific explanations

7.3 Secondary school
Introduction to Physics Concepts

Links to mathematics and technology

Small reports or experiment journals

8. Educational and emotional value

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