Children explore the range of a rubber band.
This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that highlight 21st Century skills like critical thinking, service mentality, and creativity. These FutureFit Extension Activities are designed to reinforce the concepts included in the worksheet activity while integrating real-world skills. They can be used as in-class independent practice or group activities, or assigned for take-home or independent work.
FutureFit Extension Activities
Investigate, Solve
10-15 Minutes
Materials Needed:
- Small targets, such as upside-down Dixie cups
- List of materials used in the Rubber Band Blast Part I worksheet
Using information gathered performing the activity on the “Rubber Band Blast Part I worksheet,” set up targets at the distances calculated for “average distance” on the data table. Try to hit the targets with the rubber bands by choosing the angle that matches the distance.
