Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope

The spinning wheel strongly resists the change in direction. Ask students to predict what will happen. Spin the wheel and gently try to tilt its axle. Key idea: Angular momentum makes the spinning wheel resist changes to its axis. Ask: Why is the spinning wheel harder to turn? Safety and cleanup: Teacher-only; secure wheel and keep clear space. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Bicycle%20Wheel%20Gyroscope%22%20science%20demonstration%20experiment