Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop
Where will the maple seed land?
Mark a starting point with chalk. Drop the same maple seed three times from shoulder height. Measure how far it lands from the start each time. Repeat somewhere windier. What differences do you see between the two sets?
- 8–12 years
- About 20 minutes
- Nature & experiments
- Outdoor play
What will your child practise?
Make a fair comparison by changing one condition at a time.
What you need
A fallen winged maple seed, chalk, a tape measure, paper and a pencil.
Step by step
- Make columns for sheltered and windy spots. Mark a cross at the first spot and predict where the seed will land.
- Hold the seed above the cross at shoulder height. Let go without throwing. Measure the distance from the cross in centimetres for three drops.
- Repeat in a more exposed spot with the same seed, person and height. Compare the shortest and longest distances at each spot.
Printable worksheets
Open a preview to see what you will print, then download the worksheet as a PDF.
