Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the basic science behind how a motorbike works and what makes it go vroom!

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: A toy motorbike (if available)

Prep: None

Activities

1. Take a close look at the toy motorbike. Identify the wheels, handlebars, and the engine part.

2. Imagine you are riding a motorbike. Pretend to twist the throttle and make motorbike noises.

3. Create a simple drawing of a motorbike. Label the different parts you learned about.

Talking Points

• Motorbikes have engines that make them go fast. The engine burns fuel to create power.

"Just like when you pedal your bicycle to go faster, the engine in a motorbike helps it go vroom!"

• The wheels of a motorbike help it move smoothly on the road.

"The wheels are like the shoes of the motorbike. They help it grip the road and move forward."

• Handlebars help the rider steer the motorbike in the right direction.

"The handlebars are like the steering wheel of a car. They help the rider turn left or right."

• When you twist the throttle on a motorbike, it controls how much fuel goes to the engine.

"Twisting the throttle is like giving a little more gas to make the motorbike go faster!"