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Gravity Defying Frog
Move the center of gravity of a paper frog to create a gravity defying illusion! How can the frog spin around with most of its body suspended in mid-air? Use moveable weights to discover what forces are needed to keep the frog balanced on its head. Conceal the weights to heighten the mystery!
Grades Covered: K through 8
Subjects Covered: Physical Science
Curriculum topics:
- Balance
- Cause and Effect
- Center of Mass
- Stable Equilibrium
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