Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic principles of physics related to marbles, including concepts such as gravity, momentum, and force.

Materials and Prep

You will need marbles of different sizes and weights. Make sure to have a clear, flat surface to conduct the activities, such as a table or floor. It's important to have adult supervision during the lesson.

Activities

1. Marble Roll: Place a marble on the table and give it a gentle push. Observe how the marble moves and discuss why it moves in that way.

2. Marble Race: Set up a simple track using books or blocks and have a race between different marbles. Discuss which marble rolls the fastest and why.

3. Marble Collisions: Line up two marbles and roll a third marble towards them. Observe what happens when the marbles collide and discuss the concept of momentum.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Marbles are small round balls that we can roll and play with."
• "When we roll a marble, it moves because of a force called gravity."
• "Different marbles can move in different ways, and we can learn about how they move by watching and playing with them."