20

Lesson 20 of 84 ยท Simple Machines

Experiment

Riding My Tricycle

What You'll Learn

When you pull a wagon, you use force to make it move toward you.

Key Words

  • magnet
  • balance

Materials Needed

  • toy cars
  • ramps
  • string
  • weights
  • tape
  • ruler

Safety First

  • Do not taste any materials.
  • Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
  • Wash hands after handling materials.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: When you pull a wagon, you use force to make it move toward you.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Use your hands to build, mix, or sort.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Does a magnet stick to wood?