Day 27
Maker Slopes
Ride the slopes and still stay warm!
Materials
pipe cleaners/chenille straws
popsicle sticks of various sizes
making tape
something to serve as a ramp (binder, a large board, box....)
measuring tape/rulers (optional)
timers (optional)
DIRECTIONS
As a class, discuss the science behind sliding down a hill. Check out this video from SciShow Kids- The Fastest Sled Ride Ever! https://youtu.be/_sF7nVSYPzo
Provide images of various sleds, snowboards and skis used in real life
Students are to create one or more of the items listed above that can successfully slide down the hill
Extensions to Try:
With the materials, limit the amount used by students for an extra challenge (Example: Can only use 4 popsicle sticks, 3 pipe cleaners, 12 in. tape...) or make it unlimited.
Give a time constraint. Students have only a certain amount of time they can build their design.
Students have to create at least one person that can stand up the entire time on the snow toy
Measure the distance traveled after the hill of the design. Record a series of measurements to find the longest and shortest distance traveled.
Time how long it takes for the design to get down the hill. Record a series of trials and find the average travel time for that particular design.
Add weight to the design to see how that affects the speed and distance traveled