Category: Physical Science
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Rolling Ramps
Your Child Will Learn
Exploring how ramps affect how an object moves
Here’s What to Do
- Gather a flat surface to use as a ramp (like: a cardboard box, baking sheet, book, pillow) and a small ball or toy car.
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Balls in Motion
Your Child Will Learn
Exploring how balls move
Here’s What to Do
- Choose two different types of balls and sit on the floor with your child.
- Roll the ball(s) in several types of ways. Examples:
- Roll the ball gently
- Roll
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Playground Physics
Your Child Will Learn
Exploring the effect of different forces on a ball
Here’s What to Do
- Gather a few different types of balls (like: soccer ball, kickball, baseball, bouncy ball) and head outside to a wide open space.
- Mark
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What’s Inside
Your Child Will Learn
Observing different characteristics of non-living objects
Here’s What to Do
- Without your child looking, gather objects from around the house made out of different materials (like: wood, metal, stone, cloth, plastic). Example objects: a wooden spoon,
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Where did the Water Go?
Your Child Will Learn
About states of water and evaporation
Here’s What to Do
- In the morning, fill a clear cup with water (it could be a glass, disposable cup, or measuring cup). Use a marker to draw a line
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Let’s Make Popsicles!
Your Child Will Learn
How liquids can change their state from liquid to frozen
Here’s What to Do
- With your child’s help, pour juice or milk into small paper or plastic cups. Ask your child to observe the juice/milk. Is