Description
A gingerbread man that spins as it falls? Your students will want to try it again! This Christmas STEM activity lets kindergarten, first, and second graders build a paper gingerbread man spinner and explore how its folds affect how it falls. Students color and cut out their gingerbread man, fold the tabs, attach a paperclip, and let it go. Then the testing begins!
Which folds help the gingerbread man spin best? Students make predictions, try different tab positions, and draw or write about what happens. Use the class prediction graph to compare students’ ideas before testing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Two gingerbread man spinner templates
- Step-by-step teacher directions
- Class prediction graph
- Gingerbread Challenge recording page
- Build, Draw, Write pages with two writing-line options
- A color cutting and folding guide
MATERIALS
Printed gingerbread man templates, scissors, and one paperclip per spinner. Crayons are optional. Both designs need a paperclip attached at the bottom.
Use Gingerbread Man Twirl for a Christmas science lesson, a December STEM activity, or Fun Friday. Follow the template directions for a quick activity, or use the prediction, recording, and writing pages to extend the investigation.
Students practice making predictions, observing motion, comparing results, and using what they learn to improve their spinner.
Designed for grades K–2. Younger students may need help cutting around the gingerbread man.
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