𝙋hysics 𝙋roject 𝙋resentation – ʏᴇᴀʀ 7
On Tuesday, May 13th, Year 7 students presented their STEM 2 projects aimed at improving traffic flow in Bratislava. Each group worked on this real-world challenge using scientific principles such as Newton’s Law of Inertia, friction, speed-distance-time, and displacement.
Students engaged in hands-on experiments and followed the scientific process; collecting data, making observations, analyzing results, and supporting their ideas with evidence, to develop practical traffic solutions.
Four groups presented their approaches: one focused on how rough surfaces like sandpaper improve scooter and bicycle safety through better friction; another demonstrated that dedicated bus lanes significantly reduce travel time and improve reliability.
A third group showed that more direct cycling paths could minimize delays, while the last group proposed a “Green Wave” traffic light system to reduce fuel use and stop-start traffic by applying Newton’s First Law.
