Does It Roll? – A Simple Science Investigation
In this hands-on printable activity, students explore force and motion by testing whether six everyday classroom objects will roll down a ramp. Using a LEGO brick, ball, toy dinosaur, tape roll, rock, and marker, children make predictions, observe what happens, and record their results—just like real scientists!
Does It Roll? is more than just a fun experiment—it’s an early introduction to the scientific process. As children test each object, they practice key documentation skills:
Making and recording predictions
Observing outcomes
Tracking data in a clear and organized way
These foundational skills help young learners begin to understand how scientists use charts and records to make sense of the world around them. The simple, age-appropriate recording sheet supports emerging writers and readers, making it easy for children to mark their results independently or with guidance.
This download includes:
1-page student recording sheet
No prep required—just print and go! Ideal for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms looking to build scientific thinking and documentation skills through everyday exploration.
Does It Roll? – A Simple Science Investigation
In this hands-on printable activity, students explore force and motion by testing whether six everyday classroom objects will roll down a ramp. Using a LEGO brick, ball, toy dinosaur, tape roll, rock, and marker, children make predictions, observe what happens, and record their results—just like real scientists!
Does It Roll? is more than just a fun experiment—it’s an early introduction to the scientific process. As children test each object, they practice key documentation skills:
Making and recording predictions
Observing outcomes
Tracking data in a clear and organized way
These foundational skills help young learners begin to understand how scientists use charts and records to make sense of the world around them. The simple, age-appropriate recording sheet supports emerging writers and readers, making it easy for children to mark their results independently or with guidance.
This download includes:
1-page student recording sheet
No prep required—just print and go! Ideal for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms looking to build scientific thinking and documentation skills through everyday exploration.
