Ms. Ashley Carlbeck's Grade 6 Science class completed an exhilarating week-long marble run project, connecting creativity with hands-on learning from the Science 6 forces curriculum. The project tasked students with designing and constructing intricate marble runs, applying their understanding of Newton’s Laws of Motion to explore the impact of forces such as gravity, friction, and motion dynamics.
The challenge was to create a marble run that would keep the marble moving for as long as possible. Armed with cardboard, recyclable materials, tape, and glue, students experimented with ramp angles, surface textures, and circular paths like funnels to manipulate speed and extend run time. Beyond the scientific principles, the project encouraged teamwork, resource sharing, and problem-solving, fostering social and technical skills.
The competition was close, with just over a second separating first and second place! Congratulations to the top teams for their impressive results:
🥇 1st Place – 29.89 seconds: Silas, Anderson, Eric
🥈 2nd Place – 28.90 seconds: Oscar, Ryan, Yusuf
🥉 3rd Place – 18.52 seconds: Keiji, Aiden D., Aaron
Other notable times included:
4th Place – 17.46 seconds: Ethan, Vihaan, Ayanna
5th Place – 14.30 seconds: Rustin, Aiden Y., Jahaan
6th Place – 11.04 seconds: Yuven, Jacob
Every student played a critical role in making this project successful, and their enthusiasm and dedication were evident throughout the design process. Whether experimenting with different ramp heights or strategizing the most efficient team workflow, the Grade 6s demonstrated remarkable collaboration and perseverance.
Congratulations to all participants for their creativity and hard work! Projects like these showcase Meadowridge School’s commitment to experiential learning and inspire a love for science through fun and engaging activities.
