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Hands-on Activity

HOLE-IN-ONE

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Summary
In this activity, students will design their own miniature golf hole and then determine the path along which a ball would travel to score a "hole-in-one."
Overview
Topic: Law of reflection
Real World Science Topics:
  • An exploration of miniature golf course design
  • An exploration of the law of reflection
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of the law of reflection by observing and measuring the path of a ball as it travels on its way to a hole on a miniature golf course.

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