Lesson 15 of 15 · Forces
Lesson⭐ 30 XP⚡ Spark LabWheels Move Toys
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Wheels Move Toys.
🎯 Your mission
Understand the idea. Then look for it everywhere.
⚡ The twist
Energy never disappears — it just hides somewhere else.
Mind = Blown
🎢 You feel weightless on a roller coaster because you and the seat are falling at the same speed.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: which will move faster, and why?
What You'll Learn
Toys with wheels are easier to move across the floor than toys without wheels.
Key Words
Tap a word to see its definition.
Steps
Say the vocabulary words out loud. Can you repeat them?
Try pulling a wagon with one hand, then two hands. Which is easier?
Draw a picture of what you see.
Share what you learned with someone!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What do wheels help us do?
Where you see this in real life
You use this every time you flip a light switch, ride a bike, or kick a ball.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Time how long a small ball rolls down something, then change the slope and try again.
For the dinner table
“Show me something at home that uses this kind of energy.”
Next Smart Experiment
We'll pick an experiment that matches exactly how you're thinking right now.
Share this experiment
Send it to a parent who's looking for a 10-minute kitchen science win.
Ready?
Wheels Move Toys
Understand the idea. Then look for it everywhere.
Full screen — no distractions
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