Pêndulo de Foucault

Titre initial:

Foucault's Pendulum

Pêndulo de Foucault

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Description succincte:

Students will observe the movement of Foucault’s pendulum in order to witness the Earth’s rotation.

Os alunos irão observar o movimento do pêndulo de Foucault, a fim de testemunhar a rotação da Terra.

Este percurso foi reconhecido como um dos 8 melhores do portal OSR e foi desenvolvido por Eleftheria Tsourlidaki. Está disponível em grego e inglês.

Objectifs de l'éducation

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Cognitive domain (processes)
to think critically and creatively: Foucault's pendulum was a highly innovative experiment for its time, based on apparent movement. It is an ideal exhibit for students to learn the idea of thinking out of the box.
Cognitive domain (knowledge)
conceptual knowledge: Students get acquainted with fundamental principals such as circular motion and conservation of mechanical energy.
Affective
to respond and participate: Students are involved in the process of questioning and testing what they witness with their own eyes. They are encouraged to come up with an alternative explanation of their own.
Psycomotor
to perform independently, skilfully and precisely: Students learn to use PDA applications and perform small but accurate scientific measurements with the use of an exhibit. They learn to use these measurements to produce valid results and conclusions.