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Home » Activities » Science » Easy Motion Science Experiment that Will Wow Your Kids

Easy Motion Science Experiment that Will Wow Your Kids

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Learn how movies are made with this easy motion science experiment. My sons have been on a “how does this work?” kick. Honestly, I love the curiosity and inquisitive nature. I want to encourage the inquiry.

Science of Motion Activity for Kids

Plus I always learn a ton when I don’t know much about the topic. This easy motion science experiment was one answer to “how do movies get onto a screen?” Kids are fascinated with motion science. This simple science of motion activity will ignite their desire to want to learn more!

Easy Motion Science Experiment

Materials Motion Experiment

Materials Needed

  • paper
  • scissors
  • two rubber bands
  • paper hole punch (or sharp object to punch a hole through paper)
  • a blue and a red marker

Steps Motion Science Experiment

Step By Step Approach to this Science Activity

  • cut out a circle from the paper
  • mark a blue x of one side and a red circle on the other side
  • punch two holes on opposite sides of the circle
  • lace a rubber band through the hole and then itself to secure
  • do the same with the second rubber band on the other side of the circle
  • pull/hold the rubber hands out extended from both sides
  • twist the rubber bands
  • let bands untwist
  • observe

Science of Motion Feature

Science Questions

  • What do you think we’ll see when we let go of the twisted bands?
  • Why does only one image appear to your eye?
  • How do you think animation works?

What is Motion Science?

In physics, the change in position of an object with respect to its surroundings in a given interval of time is the definition of motion. An object’s motion cannot change unless it is acted upon by a force, as described. Momentum is a quantity which is used for measuring the motion of an object.

Our eyes are actually quite slow relatively when it comes to seeing. When we “flash” images quickly, our brain can’t process them that quickly so our eyes see one image. The brain cheats and combines the images. Animation works in a  similar way but with sequential images. Great experiments and projects stem from this simple science of motion activity. A wonderful way to introduce pixels to kids is by studying digital image creation.

Tagged With: Elementary, Kindergarten, Physics, Preschool

About Marnie Craycroft

Marnie hails from Maine where she spent summers buried in sand and winters buried in snow. She is the daughter of a nearly four decade veteran of the public school systems. Teaching has always been a part of her life. She founded Carrots Are Orange in 2010.

Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori learning and living website for parents and teachers.

Marnie graduated from Wesleyan University in 1999 with a BA in Economics. She spent nearly a decade working in investment management. In 2006, she earned her MA in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999 and currently lives in Boulder with her husband and three sons. She is Montessori trained. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, PBS Kids, BabyCenter, the Melissa & Doug blog, Huffington Post, and WhattoExpect.com. Besides writing, passions include running (usually after her three sons), photography, and outdoor adventures.

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