Elastic Potential Energy - Kangaroos

Creature Teacher: The Kangaroo
Science Category: Physics

Students build and test a simple rubber band launcher to explore elastic potential energy and motion. Inspired by kangaroo tendons, this investigation focuses on energy storage, release, and distance traveled.

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