Kindergarten Intro to the Scientific Method Activities Newton and Curie
Kindergarten Intro to the Scientific Method Activities Newton and Curie
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Learn about the Scientific Method with this back to school STEM challenge!
In this STEM activity, students use the scientific method to see how different fulcrums affect the distance a tin foil ball can travel. Students make a hypothesis, test their ideas, and see which fulcrum works best, just like Newton and Curie!
Connection to Literacy:
This STEM challenge is designed as a companion to Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels by Daniel Kirk.
This STEM activity is designed to support teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. It aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and 3rd Grade TEKS.
Materials:
- tin foil (for making balls)
- small condiment cups
- paint sticks or rulers
- tape
- cylinders with varying diameters (i.e. chip can, soup can, cardboard tubes, water bottle)
- Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels by Daniel Kirk
Included:
- Detailed lesson plan
- Scientific Method Posters
- Chemist Posters
- STEM Journal
- STEM Activity
- Writing Extension
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Vocabulary Words
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