Exploring Forces and Motion with Lakeshore Learning Design & Play: Cars
by Maggie Dominguez
In this lesson students learn about forces and motion by designing cars with materials provided in the Lakeshore Learning Design & Play: Cars materials. Students will measure distance driven, reflect on their designs, and make modifications for a re-test. Students will reflect on the decisions made to design & build the initial car and modifications made.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dmEm48N2mHinqvp-aHJsDjYgu8rEweU7/edit?u…
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