Exploring Ramps
The child will investigate the relationship between a ramp’s height and the distance an object travels. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)
Learning Area(s): Science
MATERIALS
- computer or tablet
- free public access CLI Engage account
- ramp materials (for example, books, blocks, tape, paper towel tube, board, etc.)
- object that rolls (ball, car, etc.)
- optional: headphones
LET'S PLAY
Interactive activity
In this activity, the child will first watch a video about ramps. Then they will compare ramps to see which one will make an object roll the farthest.
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After logging into your CLI Engage account, launch the activity by clicking this button. Type the child’s first name and last initial to begin!
Independent practice
At the end of the activity, the child will be asked to build a ramp.
Knowledge check
Have the child describe their ramp to you. Allow them to test out ramps of different heights and observe how the height of the ramp affects how far the object travels. Invite them to make predictions before testing it out.
TIPS
- The interactive activity works best on the Google Chrome™ browser.
- After each child’s attempt, print or save their results. This must be done before you exit to avoid loss of results.
- To continue to build your child’s knowledge of engineering concepts, try these activities:
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