Page 9 - Upper Primary NL wk 14

Racing Down Ramps

By varying the height of the ramp,
ear 5 students delved into the
they observed patterns and drew
fascinating world of forces by
conclusions about how forces like
Yexploring how they act on a body
gravity and friction influence movement.
in motion. Through hands-on activities,
This engaging experiment deepened
the young scientists examined the
their understanding of physics and
effect of height on the distance a toy car
encouraged curiosity, critical thinking
travelled on a ramp. Their observation
and teamwork.
revealed that the heigher the height
of a ramp, the further a car can
travel, demonstrating the relationship
between gravitational force and motion.

They also measured and recorded their
findings which helped to develop their
skills in data collection and analysis.

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