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Marble Maze Project 4th Grade

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Marble Maze Project Direction Sheet

Grade Science Objectives

SPI 0407.Inq.1 Select an investigation that could be used to answer a specific question.

GLE 0407.11.2 Design a simple investigation to demonstrate how friction affects the

movement of an object.

0407.11.2 Design an investigation to identify factors that affect the speed and distance

traveled by an object in motion.

Grade Math Objectives

SPI 0406.5.4

List all possible outcomes of a given situation or event.

0406.1.5 Measure using ruler, meter stick, clock, thermometer, or other

scaled instruments.

This project will take time, and you may encounter frustration and failure. You may find

that your first idea may look good on paper, but will not work as a good design. Trial

and error will be necessary to the success of your overall maze. Your success can be

judged by the fact that you were an involved problem solver, creative, and most

importantly, had fun.

Student Goal

Create a marble maze to investigate how speed, slope, friction, and distance affect the

movement of a marble through a maze constructed of cardboard tubes.

Supplies

One sheet of cardboard (for backing)

Cardboard plates (multiple sizes – used to attach tubes to backing)

Cardboard tubes (from tissue or paper towels)

Duct tape and masking tape

One marble (provided by your teacher)

Friction item (your choice)

Marble Maze Project 4th Grade