Review for:Vernier Force PlateIf you used this resource in your own classroom, please add your review. posted: on April 13, 2007 at 10:57AM
My rating of this resource: ****
My experience using this resource: Conceptual Physics
Topic I was teaching: Apparent Weight
My learning goal for which this resource was used: To observe changes in apparent weight in an accelerating/decelerating elevator
Course Level: Intro or Regular
How I/my students used the resource: We brought the force plate and LabPro into the school elevator to observe changes in apparent weight.
Value Added: Provides visualization or animation, Increases graphing skills, Provides assessment opportunity, Increases student engagement and motivation
Strengths: Easy to use. Kids have a great time using it. Very effective as it provides instant access to data.
Weaknesses: None.
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