Lesson 4 & 5

Lesson 4: Scientific Method to Explore Effects of Shape, Weight, Potential Energy & Friction

30-45 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

  • (Same as lesson 3)

  • Articulate information about what a ramp and why ramps are important

  • Suggest options for increasing the speed of an object on a ramp and evaluating the results

Materials Needed:

  • NoRILLA/Smart Ramps

  • Pre-built objects/cars

  • drawing paper

  • crayons, markers, etc.

  • Building materials such as Legos, paper plates, cardboard, cereal boxes, origami paper, toilet paper rolls, tape etc.

  • Rulers or snap cubes for measurement

Lesson 5: Scientific Method to Explore Effects of Shape, Weight, Potential Energy & Friction

30-45 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

  • (Same as lesson 3)

  • Articulate information about what a ramp and why ramps are important

  • Suggest options for increasing the speed of an object on a ramp and evaluating the results

Materials Needed:

  • NoRILLA/Smart Ramps

  • Pre-built objects/cars

  • drawing paper

  • crayons, markers, etc.

  • Building materials such as Legos, paper plates, cardboard, cereal boxes, origami paper, toilet paper rolls, tape etc.

  • Rulers or snap cubes for measurement

 

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Lesson Plan in Action