Dutch Broadway School Kindergartners Explore the Force of Motion
Dutch Broadway School kindergartners are stepping into the role of young scientists as they explore forces of motion in the Objects in Motion unit, part of the district’s science curriculum OHM BOCES Science Center.
Throughout the unit, students have engaged in 10 hands-on investigations designed to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of how objects move. During an experiment on Jan. 28, the scholars explored the guiding question, “How does changing the starting point on a ramp affect how far a marble will travel?” They made predictions, formed hypotheses and took turns testing their ideas.
Working in small groups, students rotated through scientific roles, including recorder, marble launcher and observer, building teamwork and collective problem-solving skills. Through their investigation, they discovered that increasing the marble’s starting height allowed it to travel a greater distance, and they concluded the lesson by gathering as a class to discuss and reflect on their findings.
The unit will culminate with an interactive, station-based experience where students rotate through the classroom to revisit all 10 experiments and demonstrate their mastery of the content.
Successfully launched this school year throughout the district, the OHM BOCES Science Center curriculum emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, empowering even the youngest learners to think critically and approach science in innovative ways.
