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    Home » Coconut bowling!

    Coconut bowling!

    March 24, 2015 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    We’re coming to then end of our pirate themed activities and I had been really excited about this one but nearly didn’t write about it because I just couldn’t get the barrel skittles to look as good as I wanted, but the kids loved it and actually there were so many different factors to explore that it’s definitely worth trying.

    coconut bowling

    Materials

    Skittles – we used decorated plastic bottles

    Balls and coconuts

    Things to think about

    What conditions can you test? 

    Weight of the skittle – is it harder to knock down a heavier skittle? Can you try them empty and then half filled with water, or even a combination of the two.

    It is hard to throw accurately with a coconut? Why do you think this is? Is a round ball easier?

    Can you try different sized balls?

    What about if you bowl from further away?

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    Remember to only change one condition at a time and keep the rest constant.

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    Can you record your scores under the different conditions?

    Great for Key Stage 1 – Working Scientifically

    Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways

    Observing closely, using simple equipment

    Performing simple tests

    Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

    Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions.

    Last Updated on March 25, 2015 by Emma Vanstone

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