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Below is a list of the various lesson plans that Wondergy will be producing for the Potato Chip Challenge. Please click on the button labeled "Vote For ..." next to the topic (or topics) you think will be most useful for your classroom this year. Vote for as many or as few of the subjects as you please. If you feel strongly about one the subjects, feel free to vote multiple times.

Measuring your Box
Finding Volume of a rectangular box [muliplication]
Finding Volume of an odd shape [displacement]
What is Mass? [mass vs. weight]
Units of Measurement [unit conversion]
 
Designing your Box
Distribution of Force over Space [scalar forces]
Distribution of Force over Time [scalar forces]
Chip Movement [momentum]
Static Forces [vectors]
Packaging Materials - Physical Properties [materials science]
Packaging Materials - Environmental Impact [environmental awareness]
 
Testing your Box
Drop, Shake, Squish [box testing methods]
Ensuring Your Box Arrives Properly [tips, proper addressing, rules]
 
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