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Slide-ma-Zoo Digital Game:The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That! - PBS LearningMedia
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The "Slidea-ma-Zoo" digital game introduces young learners to fundamental concepts of physical science, specifically motion and stability, focusing on forces and interactions. In this...more
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The "Slidea-ma-Zoo" digital game introduces young learners to fundamental concepts of physical science, specifically motion and stability, focusing on forces and interactions. In this interactive game, students adjust the height of slides to observe how changes affect the speed and distance of characters sliding down, providing a hands-on understanding of how different forces influence motion. This resource is ideal for educators aiming to engage early learners in exploring basic physics principles through playful experimentation.
In the Classroom
After playing the game, have students build their mini slides using classroom materials (cardboard, books, toy cars). Let them test different angles and discuss how slope affects speed and distance. Take students on a classroom or playground "motion hunt." Have them identify objects that roll, slide, or bounce, then compare their movement to what they observed in the game. Read The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! or another physics-related book, then have students draw or write a short story about a character going on a sliding adventure. Consider having them create the story digitally using Book Creator reviewed here or WriteReader reviewed here. Challenge students to design and draw their own "super slide" for a character of their choice. They can describe what makes it special, how steep it is, and what kind of ride experience it would create.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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