STEAM Backpack: Motion, Gravity and Forces

STEAM Backpack: Motion, Gravity and Forces

Discover the science of motion, gravity and forces with these hands-on activities and books. Learn 'how things go'.

Motion Gravity Forces STEAM Backpack

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Backpack Contents

Books

  1. Forces Step into STEM
  2. Why do things fall down? TechTots STEM
  3. Bird builds a nest by Martin Jenkins, ill. By Richard Jones

Activities

  1. Force & Motion Activity Set

Contents: 2 cars, 2 double-sided tracks, 4 weighted blocks, pendulum ball, ladder with 2 removable bars, and an activity guide

  1. Domino run

Contents: 110 play pieces. Supplied with a ramp, ball, comb, direction changers and stairs.

Additional Resources

Make a hovercraft-Science Foundation Ireland

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/sci_at_home_make_hovercraft.pdf

 

Why we should wear a seatbelt-Science Foundation Ireland

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/sci_at_home_seatbelt.pdf

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/sci_at_home_seatbelt_irish.pdf

 

This video explores pulleys

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/can-you-lift-something-heavier-than-yourself/

 

 

Force and Motion Activity Set
Force and Motion Activity Set
Why Things Fall Down Book Cover
Why Things Fall Down Book Cover
Domino Run
Domino Run
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