This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book

Objectives:

1.   Let the kids explore with inclined plane s, wheel and axle.

2.   Explore  the basic condition to allow the girl to slide from one side to another

3.   Explore the basic condition to make the girl slide safely without falling down along the way.

Steps:

Great Escape

• What is the starting height that allows the girl to slide (escape) to the other side?

Run Away

Remember:

• colors of rods and other pieces may vary
• kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+