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Sledding

In this hands-on lesson, students are challenged to design a sled that travels the greatest distance possible.

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About this lesson

In this hands-on lesson, students are challenged to design a sled that travels the greatest distance possible. By exploring the forces of friction and air resistance, learners gain valuable insights to inspire their unique sled designs. Students love the excitement of watching their sleds race down a slippery slope, seeing how far they can go! This interactive activity is always a student favorite, making science and engineering both fun and memorable.

1

Introduce the challenge

2

Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Forces & Motion, Material Properties
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

Student work examples

Student workReal student work from Sledding
What’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital Lesson

What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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