1. Fan Cart Simulation
Please take a moment to read through the Teacher Note on pages ________. Allow 2–3 minutes for participants to read.
If alternate materials for the Elaborate are available for demonstration purposes, allow participants an opportunity to view the materials. For example, there are a few different types of fan carts that are commercially available. Different materials may be used to connect multiple carts depending on the style of the cart. If teachers are not able to purchase fan carts, handheld, battery-operated fans can be used with Halls carriage carts or other science carts to make a fan cart.
A fan cart simulation was developed for this training and is available on the Texas Gateway. The simulation can be used as an alternate resource for classroom teachers. For example, students can explore the simulation after completing the hands-on investigation to clarify and reinforce ideas about balanced and unbalanced forces. Let’s take a few minutes to explore the online simulation.
Click the image to go to the online simulation. Demonstrate how it can be used to complete the Elaborate activity. If participants have access to technology, provide 5–10 minutes for participants to explore the simulation on their own.