Marble Roll Science Project

This will serve as a sort of goal for the marble.

Marble roll science project.

The effect of surface texture is an outstanding science fair project. I have quite a collection saved just for the purpose of making a cool cardboard tube marble run on our wall. Looking for more simple science experiments. You can build one just for fun or do this as a science fair project.

Make a line on the floor using duct tape or similar. Also kids will need to give the marble a good solid flick. As the marble loses energy due to friction and collisions it may have trouble getting over smaller hills. This activity is not appropriate for use as a science fair project.

To find a science fair project that is just right for you browse our library of over 1 200 science fair project ideas or use the topic selection wizard to get a personalized project recommendation. A physics project from science buddies. For assessment at the end of the project clear simple rubrics are included for. Line up your tube with the opening of the cup.

Roll a marble through the tube and into the cup. Place the cup on the line. But too weak of a flick will not give you great results. Not too wild you don t want marbles all over the place.

Next time you find yourself holding an empty cardboard tube roll. Build a marble roller coaster from foam pipe insulation in this fun science project. As the marble rolls down the hills the potential energy turns into kinetic energy energy of motion. Then discuss as a class which ramps worked the best and why.

By science buddies ben finio on november 14 2019. How far does the marble roll before friction brings it to a stop. On marble roll day have students put their ramps in a long line starting with the ramp that resulted in the marble rolling the greatest distance. Due to conservation of energy the marble can never go over a hill higher than where it started.

This science exploration is fun for a variety of ages. Even my 2 year old was completely enamored with the marble run. Cut your cardboard tube down to 12 long if necessary. He played with it for days.

Marbles roll away when you don t want them to if there is any slant to your table. The marble will need enough kinetic energy to get over the hill or it will come to a stop and then roll backwards. In order for the marble run to work the initial hill has to be the tallest hill. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables taking accurate measurements and analyzing data.

What a great rainy day or anytime kind of activity. Sometimes near the end of a roll the marble would roll sharply to the side or stop and roll backwards. Simple to set up easy to do and full of learning possibilities. Students science research reports.