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Toy Car Ramp Race
A steeper ramp turns more height into speed, so cars roll farther. That is gravity at work.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- A long piece of cardboard
- A stack of books
- Toy cars
Do it in 3 steps
1
Lean the cardboard on a stack of books to make a ramp.
2
Let two cars go at the same time from the top.
3
Add a book to make it steeper. Do the cars go farther?
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Mark where each car stops with tape. Beat your record!
🧠 Why it works
A steeper ramp turns more height into speed, so cars roll farther. That is gravity at work.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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