Ramps and bumpers

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For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

We can test whether a ramp or bumper changes motion.

Words

ramp sloping surface
bumper thing a moving object hits
faster more speed
turn change direction

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

What do you want to change?
What changed after the bumper?
Did your plan work?

Get ready

Low cardboard ramp, blocks, soft ball and fixed cardboard bumper; adult-cut pieces.

Safety

Roll a soft ball on a clear floor away from stairs, doors and people; never throw it. Short strings stay on the table, never around a body.
Only a grown-up uses scissors or cuts cardboard. Keep small pieces out of mouths; use large cards.

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K-PS2-2