Explore movement and measurement with informal units with an engaging Roll and Measure Science Experiment for K-2 students.
Roll and Measure With Informal Units = Scientific Fun!
Bring hands-on learning into your classroom with this exciting Roll and Measure Science Experiment! Designed for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students, this investigation allows young learners to explore motion, force, and distance while developing their science inquiry skills. In this science exploration, your little scientists will make predictions, test objects rolling down ramps, and measure with informal units such as hands, snap cubes, or paper clips.
This activity is perfect for introducing early measurement concepts, encouraging observation, and combining math with science.
Motion and Informal Measurement Activity for K-2 Students
In this Motion and Informal Measurement Activity, students will:
- Predict and record how far each object will roll down a ramp.
- Test each object and measure the distance using informal units of measurement.
- Record observations in a data sheet.
- Compare predictions with actual results and discuss what they learned.
The experiment pack includes teacher instructions, a materials list, a prediction sheet, an observation sheet, and a learning summary page to guide students in writing and thinking about what they learned.
Download and Print This Math & Science Investigation
Ready to begin? Simply download, print, and let your students roll, measure, and learn—no prep needed beyond gathering a few classroom materials!
This Math & Science Investigation is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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