January 28, 2013
LEGO Center of Gravity Toy.
http://netapps.marshall.edu/lego/lessonplans/BalanceGuy/BalanceGuy.html
Center of Gravity is the point at which all of the weight of an object appears to be concentrated.
When the center of gravity is below their finger it balances.
Check each task that you are able to complete.
Toy can balance on the end of my index finger. _____
Toy can balance on the end of my nose, knees, and toes. _____
Toy can stay balanced while I am walking. _____
How long can your toy spin on its �axis� on a platform?
Try 1: __________ seconds
Try 2: __________ seconds
Try 3: __________ seconds
