Force and Motion
Force and Motion
Objectives
In this unit, students will understand that objects can be moved by forces of motion that can be described, measured, and predicted. Students will:
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communicate a directional vocabulary.
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compare different objects that move.
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investigate different objects with wheels and different types of transportation.
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identify directed air as a source of movement.
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recognize that objects can move in different directions and at different speeds.
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observe and describe how the movement of an object can be changed
(e.g., push/pull, fast/slow).
Essential Questions
Related Unit and Lesson Plans
Related Materials & Resources
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml
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Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It.; FORCE AND MOTION. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), 2002. www.nsta.org
Formative Assessment
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Multiple Choice Items:
- Read the questions and students will circle the correct answer.
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Circle the objects you can push easily.
- Circle the objects you could roll easily.
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3. Are the dogs beside the man?
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Yes or No?
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- 4. Circle the objects that are moving in the air.
Multiple Choice Answer Key:
1. Vacuum, shopping cart 2. Can, ball 3. Yes 4. Kite, flag, and laundry line
- Short Answer Items:
Have students draw pictures of different kinds of transportation. Encourage children to draw background and details. Tell them they should draw at least three kinds of transportation. When they are finished, have them describe their pictures. Post vocabulary on the board to help.
- Name________________________________
- Draw a picture of 3 different kinds of transportation:
- Describe your picture:
Short-answer key and Scoring Rubrics:
Points
Description
2
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Student draws at least three different pictures of things that go.
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Student adds detail to his/her drawings.
- Student describes the pictures.
1
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Student draws fewer than three different pictures of things that go.
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Student adds little detail to his/her drawing.
- Student’s description of the pictures is limited.
0
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Student does not draw pictures of things that go.
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Student does not add detail to his/her drawings.
- Student is not able to describe the pictures.
Performance Assessment:
Explain to students that they will draw a picture of a toy that is pushed or pulled. The toy may not be powered by batteries or electricity. Students will decide if you push or pull the toy. They will complete the picture and fill in words that describe their picture.
One example: The student draws a picture of a football. The student completes the description: This football moves with the push of a hand.
Picture of toy:
This __________________________________________ moves with the
____________________________ of ______________________________.
Performance Assessment Scoring Rubric:
Points
Description
2
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Student completes a detailed picture of a toy.
- Student completes the description independently of how his/her toy moves.
1
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Student completes a picture of a toy.
- Student completes the description with help of how his/her toy moves.
0
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Student does not complete a detailed picture of a toy.
- Student is not able to describe how his/her toy moves.
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