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This inquiry-based lesson for Grades 6-9 introduces the concept of friction as a force that impedes motion when two surfaces are in contact. Students use a spring scale to measure the frictional force between a moving coffee mug and the surface it slides on. This resource includes background information for teachers, suggestions for lesson introduction and closure, and extension activities.
TeachEngineering is a Pathway project of the National Science Digital Library. It provides a large collection of teacher-tested, research-based content for K-12 teachers to connect real-world experiences with curricular content.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
4F. Motion
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![]() Teach Engineering: Discovering Friction. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, 2004. 23 Aug. 2010. National Science Foundation. 9 Feb. 2025 <https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/duk_friction_smary_less>.
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Month = {August 23, 2010},
Year = {2004}
}
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