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Toys that Teach

Science Scope—October 2001

Using toys to teach basic physical science concepts is a great way to engage students through hands-on experience with familiar objects. This article contains several activities that use toys to help students investigate average speed, acceleration, wavelength, potential and kinetic energy, and the Law of Conservation of Energy. With a little imagination, you can teach just about any physics concept with a toy, and your students (literally) will have a ball.
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