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Let it Roll!

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Students explore how various ramps affect the rate of speed of a rolling object. In this physics activity, students work in groups to build a ramp out of various materials. Students test and record the rate of speed of a rolling object by using a stopwatch. Each group shares their data and their observations.

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ramp activity, ramps and rate of speed, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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