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Activity (Hands-On)Grades 5 - 7

What a Drag!

Materials List

Each group needs:

  • modeling clay, for wight; alternatively use washers or pennies
  • cellophane or masking tape
  • 1 pair of scissors
  • Drag Shapes Handout (PDF), one per group
  • What a Drag! Worksheet (PDF), one per student
  • 1 stopwatch or a watch with a second hand
  • 1 meter stick for all groups to share
  • 1 balance; share among teams as necessary