Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own boxcar using art, math, and science skills!

Materials and Prep

• Cardboard box (big enough for a small child to sit in)
• Markers or crayons
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Tape
• Imagination and creativity!

No preparation needed, just be ready to have fun!

Activities

• Create your own boxcar by decorating the cardboard box with markers or crayons. Add wheels, windows, and any other details you like!
• Measure the dimensions of your boxcar using a ruler. How long is it? How wide is it?
• Learn about the science of motion by pretending to drive your boxcar. What happens when you push it? How does it move?

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Let's use our creativity to make our boxcar colorful and fun!"
• Quotation: "Measuring our boxcar helps us understand its size. How long is it? Let's find out!"
• Quotation: "When we push our boxcar, it moves because of forces. Science is cool, isn't it?"