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- Appropriate grades
- 1
- Subjects
- science (physics and physical science)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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In this lesson, students will be introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students will engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology standards. They will create plans for ramps by evaluating a variety of materials provided by the teacher. The Science NetLinks lesson entitled Let it Roll would serve as a good precursor to this lesson.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 1
- Goal 4: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of balance, motion and weighing of objects.
- Objective 4.01: Describe different ways in which objects can be moved.
- Objective 4.03: Investigate and observe that objects can move steadily or change direction.
