Description
This gyro science toy is all about keeping up the momentum! By hitting the rings downwards, you start them rapidly spinning around the large ring. By moving the big run backwards, you can use friction to pull the rings upwards against gravity which pulls them down.
Notice that the chatter rings wobble as they sping around the large ring? They are acting in a similar fashion to a hula hoop, whereby the momentum of the rings holds them steady around the big ring.
How gyro rings work and the science behind them. from Fizzics Education on Vimeo.
Teaching ideas for the Chatter ring (aka gyro rings)
- Use a slow-motion camera to watch how the rings spin.
- Can you pass the chatter rings between people whilst they continue to move?
- Can you pass them through your legs like a basketball?
School science visit that expands on this science teaching resource
Find out more about the Forces, Friction & Movement School Incursion
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-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun