Science · Grades 3
Bouncing Ball Drop Tower
Find the pattern in a bouncing ball’s motion and use it to predict how high future bounces will reach.
Start Bouncing Ball Drop TowerWhat children practice
- Pendulum Pattern Lab: Use patterns in a swinging object’s motion to predict its future motion.
How to use this activity
Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.
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