Bounciest Ball Investigation

How do I use these activities?

This activity is a fun and engaging way for your child to learn about the concept of bouncing and the different materials that affect it. Here are some additional tips and suggestions to further enhance the learning experience:

• Before starting the investigation, you can initiate a discussion with your child about what makes a ball bounce and why some balls bounce higher than others. This will help them to develop a better understanding of the concept and make more accurate predictions.
• Encourage your child to take multiple measurements for each ball to ensure reliable results. They can measure the height of the bounce using a ruler or measuring tape.
• After completing the investigation, you can ask your child to analyse their results and draw conclusions based on their observations. This will help them to develop critical thinking skills and learn how to interpret data.
• You can also extend the activity by asking your child to design their own experiment to investigate a different variable, such as the effect of temperature or surface type on bouncing.
• As a follow-up activity, you can take your child to a local park or playground and observe the different types of balls that people are using, and discuss why some balls are better suited for certain activities than others.

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and encourage your child's curiosity and love for learning!