Elmo and Abby Investigate: Bouncing Balls
See if balls will bounce higher if dropped from higher heights.
Watch as Elmo and Abby get ready to do a ball-bouncing experiment. Then talk about the experiment they’re doing. You might ask:
- What do Elmo and Abby want to find out? (Whether a ball will bounce higher if dropped from a higher place.)
- What materials do they need in order to do their experiment? (A ball, a ruler, or tape measure, and locations of different heights.)
- Where are they going to do their experiment? (Outside.)
Now, grab a ball and head outside together. See if you can learn the answer to Elmo and Abby’s question: Does a ball bounce higher if it is dropped from a higher height? Drop a ball from different heights. Kids might try dropping it from the height of their knee, the height of a park bench, and then from the top of a slide.
Elmo’s Wonderful World: Sun
Learn about our sun—a star that provides warmth, light, and energy for plants, insects, animals, and people to live and grow.
Sunny Days Song
Join Elmo, Big Bird, and friends to sing “Sunny Day” and see the beauty of Hawaii, from its beaches to volcanic mountains.
Exploring Sunshine & Shadows
A fun science experiment for kids to learn about the sun.
Zap Game
Play this fun game to learn more about insect metamorphosis.
Head, Thorax, Abdomen Song
Learn about the body parts of a bug through this song.
Habitats in Your Own Environment
Explore the habitats in your neighborhood with little ones.
Sit Spot
Use this activity to help create a place for children to journal, draw, and practice mindfulness.
