1. Introduction to Forces – Pushes and Pulls
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of forces and learn the difference between pushes and pulls. They will explore how these forces are involved in everyday life and engage in activities to identify forces in the world around them.
- Define forces and differentiate between pushes and pulls.
- Identify examples of forces in everyday life.
- Explain how forces can change the motion of objects.
2. Measuring Force – Tools and Units
This lesson introduces the tools used to measure force, such as spring scales, and the units in which force is measured. Students will learn to measure force and understand the relationship between force, mass, and motion.
- Understand the tools used to measure force.
- Learn about the units of force measurement.
- Measure forces in different situations using tools like a spring scale.
3. Gravity and Its Effects on Motion
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of gravity and how it affects the motion of objects. They will conduct experiments to observe gravity's role in pulling objects toward Earth and understand how it impacts falling objects.
- Understand the concept of gravity.
- Explain how gravity affects the motion of objects.
- Conduct experiments to observe gravitational force in action.
4. Friction and How It Slows Objects Down
This lesson covers the concept of friction and its effect on the motion of objects. Students will experiment with different surfaces to understand how friction works and learn why it is an essential force in everyday life.
- Define friction and explain how it affects motion.
- Identify different types of friction.
- Experiment with various surfaces to observe the effects of friction.
5. Balanced and Unbalanced Forces – What Happens?
In this lesson, students will learn the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces and how they affect motion. Through experiments, students will explore how objects move when forces are balanced or unbalanced.
- Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects.
- Conduct experiments to observe the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
6. Predicting Motion – Understanding Patterns of Movement
This lesson focuses on how students can predict the motion of objects by observing patterns. They will explore different types of movement and understand how forces and motion are related to each other.
- Identify patterns of movement in objects.
- Predict the motion of objects based on patterns.
- Understand the relationship between forces and movement.
This Learning Gig development generously funded by Outstanda.