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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great job!