← Ages 6-7

Simple Machines

Ramp Roll

Explore how ramps help objects move.

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Learning goal

Recognize a ramp as a simple machine.

Short guided lesson

Test the ramp

Choose what the ramp helps with.

Mini quiz preview

Two child-friendly questions

2 questions

A ball sits at the top of a ramp. Spark lets it go.

What will the ball likely do?

A box is heavy. A ramp leads into the van.

Why use the ramp?
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4 guides
Science at home What are good science lessons for kids at home?

Good at-home science lessons start with observation, simple cause-and-effect, and questions a child can answer without needing a lab, a giant prep session, or a long lecture.

 Course structure Should my child follow the KidWiz lesson order or skip around?

Follow the lesson order when a child is new to a lane or still building confidence. Skip around only when a parent has a clear reason, like testing fit, using a favorite topic as a reset, or comparing one subject with another.

 Restart guidance How should we restart KidWiz after a long break?

Restart with one short easy win, not the hardest unfinished lesson. A calm return works better than trying to make up for lost time in the first session back.

 Parent visibility What should parents see after an AI learning session?

After a child finishes an AI-guided lesson, a parent should be able to see the skill practiced, the child choice, the learning fit, and whether live or backup content was used.