STEM Science Station - Motion

Introduce young learners to the principles of motion with this dynamic STEM Science Station kit. With thrilling hands-on activities such as racing carts down ramps or launching objects toward targets, students explore how motion works and how forces interact with moving objects. This interactive approach builds both scientific knowledge and practical thinking skills through play.

Educational Benefits:

• Helps children understand basic concepts of force and motion
• Encourages problem-solving, planning, and experimentation
• Develops early physics vocabulary and comprehension
• Promotes self-directed learning through independent tasks
• Reinforces classroom discussion around prediction and observation

Classroom Ideas:

• Host motion races using different surface types and inclines
• Challenge students to redesign the ramp for optimal speed
• Use launch activities to explore angles and distances
• Integrate measurement tasks for data collection and charting
• Turn activities into a classroom motion challenge or science fair project

Specifications:

• 8 instructional activity cards with written and pictorial prompts
• Bonus extension card with an engineering challenge
• Cards measure 20 x 20 cm for clarity
• Includes all necessary materials and Teacher Activity Guide
• Suitable for children aged 4-6 years
• Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts