This week we explored what happens to objects in relation to other forces (e.g.

, magnets, gravity, and water) by

doing a sink and float activity where children make predictions about whether an object would sink when placed in
water or if it would float. The children had so much fun testing their theories and learning why some objects would
sink and others wouldn’t.
I would like for you to continue exploring what happens to objects in relation to other forces at home with the three
simple fun activities.
Thank you,
Ms.Alandria

Gravity

Take two pieces of paper and drop them from the same heights and observe what
happens. Next take the two pieces of paper and roll one up into a ball and leave the
other one flat. Do you think they will fall at the same speed? Drop them from the same
height at the same time. What happened this time? (The paper in the ball probably
landed first) Why? (Because there is more air under the flat one, pressing up on it and
slowing it down (Air Resistance). This is how a parachute works). You can try it
different ways with the paper to see how it would affect the speed.

Magnets
Put together a bin of things that will and won't stick to a magnet such as paper clips,
small refrigerator magnets, a clothespin, erasers, rubber bands, or anything you can
find around your house. You can fill your bin with sand, rice or pasta to find some of
the items to make it a little more fun then let the child explore the bin with a magnet.
After they find everything you guys can sort by magnetic and not magnetic. Let them
explore around the house with the magnet, to find things that it will and will not stick
to.

Race Car Fun

Build two ramps with your child to race toy cars down. Change variables such as using
a different texture on wheels or on the ramp. Adjust the height of the ramp. And use
different weights of cars.