The Science of a Kiss Lab 9/9/08

On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, we did an interesting experiment. It was called "The Science fo a Kiss." Before we started the lab, we were presented with two containers filled with Hershey kisses. One was skinny and tall and the other container was short and round. We were asked which one contained more or if they contained an equal amount. By doing this, we could put in perspective what the information in the lab was about. Before we found out the answer, we had to complete the lab. In the lab, we had to measure the kiss mass (kg), height(m), gravitational field(m/s/s), and gravitational potential energy(J). We were to drop kisses from .1m, .5m, and 1m and see the results. We recorded the information needed to complete the formulas. This experiment was useful in reinforcing the use of formulas. We were required to use formulas to record the information. After we filled in all of the information, we went back to the containers to see if the information matched. My group thought there was an equal amount in both containers, but it turned out that we were wrong. The shorter container had more kisses in it than the tall and skinny container. Although everything did not turn out perfectly, this experiment was interesting to see the results from dropping the kisses. This lab would also be a good one for me to use in the future with my students.