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3-5 yearsAnimals & Nature
Mason and the Heavy Log
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A curious mouse named Mason discovers that moving a giant treasure is much easier when his friends use their unique strengths together.
STEMLevel 4STEMLogicEQ
Mason and the Heavy Log
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Moral of the Story
Teamwork makes us stronger
STEM Concepts
Simple Machines (Rollers)Force and MotionDistribution of Weight
Fun Facts
- •Ancient people used round logs as rollers to move giant heavy stones to build monuments!
- •It is much easier to roll something than to slide it because there is less friction rubbing against the ground.
- •When people work together at the same time, they can combine their 'pushing power' to move things that are many times heavier than themselves.
New Words
wedged
stuck tightly in a small space
shimmering
shining with a soft, waving light
rhythm
a regular pattern of movement or sound