Investigation: Car Track

Investigation: Car Track

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Description

Explore how different materials move by setting up a flexible car ramp and a variety of items and encouraging children to investigate movement.

Environment

Place a pillow or soft toy at the end of the ramp to keep cars and balls from rolling away.

Materials

Provide a scoop or grip support for children who may have trouble gripping the cars, balls, or other small items.

Instruction

Provide visual cue cards with pictures that indicate types of motion like rolling or sliding and properties like round or flat to children who need expressive language support.

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