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Challenge 005 · Ages 6–10

Marble Run

Create a marble run that uses gravity and momentum.

Primary STEAM area

Engineering

The Challenge

What will your learner investigate?

Can you create a marble run that keeps a marble moving from start to finish?

Learning outcomes

  • Recognise the roles of gravity, slope and momentum.
  • Construct and test a continuous pathway.
  • Identify problems and modify the design to improve movement.

Connected learning

Science: gravity, forces and motion; Mathematics: angles, length and timing; Art: visual layout; English: sequencing instructions.

Dream Areas

Mechanical engineeringtoy designphysicsproduct designtheme-park engineering