Let’s turn your playground into a science lab and see how your body helps you balance! In this activity, you’ll walk across a balance beam (or a line on the ground) in different ways to find out what makes balancing easier or harder. You’ll learn about something called your center of gravity, where your body’s weight is balanced, and how it affects your walk. (Image generated with AI)
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Let’s turn your playground into a science lab and see how your body helps you balance! In this activity, you’ll walk across a balance beam (or a line on the ground) in different ways to find out what makes balancing easier or harder. You’ll learn about something called your center of gravity, where your body’s weight is balanced, and how it affects your walk. (Image generated with AI)
Will it be easier to balance with my arms out or by my sides? What if I crouch low or stand up tall? What will happen if I hold something heavy above my head or off to the side? Tell your grown-up your guesses!
