Grades

K - 3

2

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2

Hours

Car Ramp

Engineering

Design Challenge

In groups, students will use the engineering design process and their knowledge of forces to build the best ramp for a car.

Concepts at a Glance

Use the engineering design cycle to solve a problem
Apply knowledge of forces to create a ramp .

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Curriculum Connections

K

Effects of pushes/ pulls

How things move (e.g. bounce, roll, slide)

On movement, effects of size, shape, and materials on movement.

2

Forces influence the motion of an object

What are the different ways that objects can be moved?
How do different materials influence the motion of an object?

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Materials

Pre-made toy ramps
Small cars like hot wheels
Nickels
Masking tape
Lab sheets
Cardboard
Card stock
Paper
Straws
Scissors
Meter stick
Anything else you can think of

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Activity Instructions

Worksheets

Push and Pull Worksheet

Building Ramps Worksheet

Building Ramps Worksheet Grades 2&3

Lesson Plan

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