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Critter Crawlers Grade 2
Joanne Goelzer 2015
Grade Level:
2
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Motion and Energy
Objective:
To provide an exploration of motion, forces, and energy through the construction of a Critter Crawler and to practice measurement skills
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NGSS Standards:
K-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.
K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Crosscutting Relationships
Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes. (K-PS2-1),(K-PS2-2)
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Prep:
Make sure that if using food cans that there are no sharp edges.
Use a pair of wire snips or scissors to remove the pointed end of the bamboo skewer.
Materials:
For each Critter you will need the following:
2 CDs You can also use paper plates, but they do not hold up to extended play.
1 soup can with both ends removed. You can also use toilet paper tubes
1 medium size rubber band
1 toothpick
1 bamboo skewer with the point trimmed
1 mint lifesaver or rounded sewing machine bobbin. I like the metal ones.
Masking tape
Bean Bag