First 9 Weeks Math and Science Project

Project Due: Wednesday, October 21st

Overview

Students will investigate Newton’s three laws of motion using origami frogs. Students will measure and analyze the jumping abilities of origami frogs.

Students will:

·         Construct, test, and graphically compare the jumps made by three different sizes of frogs.

·         Predict how far a fourth frog would be expected to jump

·         Identify and test variables that affect frog-jumping ability.

All must be made from the same type of paper.

Small frog – 63 mm wide square

Medium frog – 140 mm wide square

Large frog – 217 mm wide square

How to construct an origami Frog

http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/Frogs/origami_instr.html