Ziplines

Engage students in forces and motion by having them design a cart that can safely carry a figurine down a zipline. In this engaging engineering challenge, learners explore how gravitational force pulls the cart along the line and how balance, weight, and friction influence its movement. Students test different cart designs to keep their rider stable while still moving smoothly and efficiently down the zipline, refining their creations through repeated trials. The hands-on experiments help bring physics concepts like gravity and friction to life and are always a classroom favorite.

Mini STEAM lessons include all the information needed to complete the STEAM challenge. This instant download is made for students to work independently, with lesson materials focused on student pages that can be finished without direct instruction. All the essential info is easy to access, making mini lessons ideal for independent learning, engagement and family night activities, home explorations, and more. Plus, mini lessons come with marketing templates for flyers and passport options, simplifying the planning of STEAM nights. Not interested in marketing materials? Want your group to complete the challenge together? Check out our digital lessons, which offer more detailed plans perfect for classroom use.