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Slip and Slide
4th Grade
4th Grade Quevedo
Problem/Question
Does the texture of the surface affect the distance the car travels?
Hypothesis
If we use aluminum foil as our surface, then the car will travel the farthest.
Control Variable Ramp Three books Measuring tape
Foam Sand paper Aluminum foil Bubble wrap
Materials
Ramp Foam Sand paper Aluminum foil Bubble wrap Car Measuring tape
Procedures
1. Set up the ramp using three books2. Set up measuring tape on the floor3. Apply different types of surfaces:
foam, aluminum foil, bubble wrap, and sand paper
4. Put the car on the ramp and let it go
5. Measure the distance the car travels on each surface and record the results on the data chart
Illustration
Data
Results
Conclusion
Our prediction was wrong. The car that was on the foam surface traveled the farthest.
Bibliography
Houston ISD Curriculum Documents www.brainpop.com