Science of the Fidget Spinner

Turn students' fascination into a science lesson.

• Comes with grade appropriate instructions
• Support stand included for High School version

The rotational phenomena that is the fidget spinner offers a teachable moment for all students. The rotational motion allows students to investigate friction, rotational energy, and momentum.

The high School Kit includes all the supporting labware and one spinner. A photogate is required but not included. Students calculate the normalized energy and fit the resulting curve with an exponential decay function. A complete teacher manual provides step by step instructions.