Simple Science Experiment
Rubber Band Shoot
This simple science experiment can be done a single person or a group. This fun experiment uses rubber bands and rulers to test the distance different sizes and widths of rubber bands will travel. Invite a group of friends over to do group testing of the rubber bands is great fun for all.
Materials
- Variety of rubber bands
- Ruler for each participant
- Tape measure
- Masking tape
- Paper and pencil
Directions
- Mark the starting line for the experiment with a piece of tape.
- Hold the ruler so the front end is directly above the starting line.
- Slip the rubber band over the front of the ruler.
- Pull the other end back to the 6" or 15 cm mark on your ruler.
- Let the rubber band go.
- Measure the distance the rubber band travels with the tape measure.
- Record the information on a sheet of paper.
- Make a prediction how far the rubber band will travel when stretched to 7" or 18 cm.
- Do the experiment and check your results.
- Write these results on your sheet of paper.
- Stretch your rubber band two more times each time adding one inch or 3 cm to the previous length.
- Repeat this experiment with different widths and diameter or rubber bands.
- Each time make a prediction and write the information down on your piece of paper.
- Create a graph showing distance traveled plus width and length of each rubber band tested.
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