Physics

Bouncy Ball Lab

The bouncy ball lab was a fun experiment to get to know and learn about the concept of elasticity. The first steps in the process were getting three balls, which had different levels of bounciness. These balls were a ping pong ball, led ball, and a bouncy ball. We then set up a meter stick against a wall vertically, and dropped a ball from six different drop heights. We repeated this with all three balls. We then recorded the data and graphed our points.

The main thing I learned from this assignment was the concept of elasticity, and that I believe is something that will allow me to succeed in future ventures, as a extra bit of side knowledge for life in case I ever need it. Elasticity is the ability for an object to recover from trauma, this may not seem like it will ever matter, but I have faith that it will. I chose this project for two reasons. One, because it taught me a lot about and important concept, and two, it is the subject of my science fair board described below.

Science Fair

The Science Fair was a massive combination of all of the students in the 9th grade, putting forth posters which we filled out with information on a certain lab we did throughout the semester. Other 9th graders and some 10th graders would then evaluate and grade boards based on their presentation. My board's subject was the Bouncy Ball lab, described above, which was one of the more popular labs chosen, but mine apparently stood out. I was fortunate enough to receive a college ready grade from our Physics teacher, Mr. Konieczny, and almost all college level grades from my peers.

One thing I learned from this project is presentation, and social skills. In order to get a good grade on the poster, not only did we have to use good data, but we had to present professionally, as it is one of our school norms. Engaging the audience and keeping them enthusiastic about your work goes a long way in getting a good grade. I chose this project because of it's prominence throughout the semester, and it's longing impact on my experience overall.

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