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Daniel loves the way birds stay balanced, even when a branch moves. Help him make a model bird that can stay balanced too.

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What happens when you hold an object up in the air and let go?
Why?

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What happens when you pull back a swing or pendulum and let go?
Why?

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Help Daniel build a balancing bird model.
Show that the downward force of gravity will keep the bird upright even when tilted.

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Program your model to make different bird sounds when it is tilted to the right or left and when it is upright.

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Use your model to explain the direction of the gravitational force on your bird.

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Use your model to explain how gravity returns your bird to its original upright position when it is tilted.

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Use your model to explain how your program uses sounds to show the bird’s position.

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Build a balancing bird model that does not include the Hub but stays upright even when you tilt it.

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Show that the downward force of gravity will keep the bird upright even when tilted.
Explain why.

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Great job!