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    Home » Early Years Science » Preschool Science » Easy Toy Car Science Experiments

    Easy Toy Car Science Experiments

    January 13, 2023 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    Toy cars are a great tool for learning about forces such as friction, momentum, inertia and the effect of changing gradients of ramps.

    You’ll need a few extra items for some activities, but hopefully, you already have most of them around the house.

    Science investigations using toy cars

    Homemade Friction Ramp

    Toy car friction ramp

    Our DIY friction ramp uses a large sheet of thick cardboard split into several lanes. Each lane is covered with a different material. This activity is a great way to demonstrate how some surfaces have more friction between themselves and another object than others.

    Make the ramp
    Balloon powered LEGO car

    Balloon-powered toy car

    This fun balloon-powered car is made from LEGO. A balloon-powered car is a great way to learn about kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy and Newton’s Laws of Motion.

    Make a balloon-powered car

    Learn about momentum with a toy car

    All moving objects have momentum. Another way to think about momentum is how hard it is to stop a moving object. It’s harder to stop an object moving quickly than an object moving slowly.

    Use a toy car to demonstrate and learn all about momentum

    Find out about momentum and other forces
    Friction ramp

    Gradient and speed investigation

    Use a ramp to investigate how the distance travelled by a toy car is affected by the slope gradient and the ramp’s surface.

    Read more
    magnetic cars

    Magic magnetic cars

    Make simple magnet-powered cars to learn about magnetism. Race them, steer them and even design your own race track!

    Magic magnetic cars

    More science experiment ideas for preschoolers

    Embrace the messy side of science with a sensory science station. Make fizzy potions, oobleck slime and lots more.

    Frugal Fun also has some great ideas for science experiments with toy cars.

    Try some magic opening flowers made using just paper and a tray of water or one of my other preschool science experiments!

    toy car with a balloon attached and a homemade ramp with 3 different lanes for racing. One covered in carpet, one bubble wrap and one plain.

    Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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