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Toys in space

Toys in space. Motion toys are effective tools for helping children learn science and mathematics. Scientific and mathematical principles make these toys work. Gravity often plays an important role in the actions of toys, but how would the same toys function in an

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Toys in space

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  1. Toys in space

  2. Motion toys are effective tools for helping children learn science and mathematics. Scientific and mathematical principles make these toys work. Gravity often plays an important role in the actions of toys, but how would the same toys function in an environment where the effects of gravity are not felt?

  3. A Space Shuttle orbiting around Earth is in a state of free-fall which eliminates the local effects of gravity, making objects inside appear to float. NASA refers to this environment as microgravity. You can find more here You can find more information here

  4. Swimming Frog, Fish, and Submarine ­ Susan Helms and John Casper

  5. Rat Stuff flipped successfully out of Astronaut Helms’ hand but did not return Rat Stuff - Susan Helms

  6. Spring Jumper - John Casper When the spring was released by the cup, the jumper jumped out of Commander Casper’s hand. The jumper traveled in a straight line -- faster than the mouse.

  7. Balloon Helicopter - Don McMonagle In space the helicopter climbed faster than it does on Earth and crashed into the ceiling of the cabin. The balloon separated from the helicopter and the blades continued to spin for a while.

  8. Ball and Cup - John Casper Although several attempts were made to capture the ball in the cup, the ball would always bounce away. The ball also could not be thrown into the floating cup.

  9. Astronaut Harbaugh could not arc the ball into the basket or make a banked shot off the backboard.

  10. Horseshoes and Post - Susan Helms To make a ringer, Susan Helms had to catch the hook at the end of the horseshoe around the post. When this was done correctly, the horseshoe spin around the post for up to 5 minutes

  11. Science Terms,Principles and Mathematical Equations Newton’s First Law of Motion - An object continues in its initial state of rest or motion unless acted on by an unbalanced external force. Newton’s Second Law of Motion – Force = mass x acceleration Newton’s Third Law of Motion - Forces always occur in pairs. Application: objects move forward by pushing backward on a surface or on a fluid. Angular Momentum - This is a property of spinning motion that must be conserved.

  12. Available at Toy Stores • Flipping mouse • Spring jumper ( wind-up frog) • Swimming frog (wind-up) • Balloon helicopter • Basketball and hoop (foam rubber ball, hoop with suction cups) • Toys that can be made • Ball and cup

  13. References • Nasa • Wikipedia • Google

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