Ball Run Fun For Preschoolers

The idea of introducing science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) activities into the classroom has become increasingly common. The lessons provided within this site will be examining what the concepts of gravity (a force that acts like a magnet pulling objects together), force (pushing and pulling or making things move), and motion (the process of moving or a change of positions). By constructing a double-sided pipe wall and placing round objects of a variety of sizes in the entry way at different heights and racing them. By using the Ball Run children will be able to see how gravity works, how the weight of an object determines how fast or slow it will be, how things move in our world, and how the balance of an object affects how it will move.

 

The lessons provided on this site will allow children to investigate the following main ideas through hands on experiences:

 

1. Promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving by comparing objects.

2. Socialize cooperatively, negotiate conflicts, and respect the feelings of others through their interactions with peers; along with adult guidance to support constructive social interactions.

3. Enhance their language skills by listening to and following instructions as well as broadening their vocabulary by speaking the actions made during this experiment.

4. Will create, invent, and express the idea of gravity and motion through visual arts as well as notice, respond, and engage in abstract art.

5. Observing, documenting, and communicating the properties and characteristics of nonliving objects.