Sidewalk Science
Get out the chalk and bring on the STEM with Sidewalk Science!
Get out the chalk and bring on the STEM with Sidewalk Science!
All you will need is a piece or two of chalk, a few resources from the web, some string, and a measuring device.
For these two activities you can play with the solar system and the idea of scale!
The following website has all the measurements you will need to head outside and create a solar system with the family and some chalk!
We made the planets with just a piece of string and some chalk!
One person holds the end the other pulls and draws the circle
Don't let go!
Around we go!
How far away are the planets from the sun? We guessed first and then used the our scale to see how close we guessed.
First our scale
First our scale
Using tables is helpful for understanding data
Then we guessed how far
Then we guessed how far
...and measured out where they should have been.
If you cannot get outside or don't have a piece of chalk ~ try drawing the planets on some pieces of paper!
If you cannot get outside or don't have a piece of chalk ~ try drawing the planets on some pieces of paper!
There isn't a right way with to learn about STEM through play ~ just PLAY!
There isn't a right way with to learn about STEM through play ~ just PLAY!