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Force and Motion

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Force and Motion

Force and motion are fundamental to all matter in the universe and are integral parts of our daily lives. A force is a push or a pull on an object that is caused by an interaction with another object. Forces influence objects that are at rest or that are already in motion. Isaac Newton's three laws of motion describe how forces interact with objects to influence motion. These laws involve inertia, mass, velocity, and momentum. Key forces include gravity, friction, and magnetism. A force is required to do work, and generating a force requires energy. Energy can be stored as potential energy, or it can have kinetic energy�the energy of motion. Energy can also be converted and exchanged through energy transfer.

Overview Resources

  • Unit Guide
  • Unit Resource List
  • NGSS Correlations Chart
  • Force and Motion Unit Roadmaps
  • Read-First
  • Do-First
  • Project-Based

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Read-First Model

In the read-first model, students begin by reading texts that help them build a foundation of understanding with the core science ideas of the unit. Then they engage in hands-on investigations and use other resources to explore examples related to the concepts they read about. Students learn about general concepts before using deductive reasoning to apply them to specific examples.

Vocabulary resources can be used at multiple points throughout the unit to develop and strengthen students� fluency with the disciplinary language of science. TIP: Challenge students to maintain a concept web throughout the unit that connects the examples they explore later in the roadmap back to the core ideas they read about in the Unit Nonfiction Book.

  • Start Here

  • Generate Interest

    Unit Guide
    spark activity Quick Reads

  • Core Text

    Unit Nonfiction Books

  • Apply Concepts

    Process Activity

  • Dig Deeper

    FOCUS Books Investigation Pack Science Videos

  • Independent Practice

    Interactive Science Lessons

  • Extend The Learning

    Career Files Debate Reading A-Z Books*


* Each unit includes one free book from Reading A�Z. To access other titles related to the science topic, a subscription to Reading A�Z or Raz-Plus is required.

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Do-First Model

In the do-first model*, students are immersed in unit concepts by completing hands-on investigations that allow them to apply science and engineering practices and construct their own explanations of core ideas. Then students read texts, watch videos, and complete more investigations that help them confirm or refine their explanations. Vocabulary resources can be used at multiple points throughout the unit to develop and strengthen students� fluency with the disciplinary language of science. TIP: Have students use a science journal to record the examples they explore through activities and readings, then challenge them to design a concept web that connects those examples to the core ideas they read about in the Unit Nonfiction Book toward the end of the roadmap.

  • Start Here

  • Generate Interest

    Unit Guide
    spark activity

  • Lead Investigations

    Process Activity FOCUS Books

  • Dig Deeper

    Quick Reads Investigation Pack Science Videos

  • Core Text

    Unit Nonfiction Books

  • Independent Practice

    Interactive Science Lesson

  • Extend The Learning

    Career Files Debate Reading A-Z Books**


* This model may also be referred to as the discovery method, in which students use inductive reasoning to determine broad concepts by first exploring examples.
** Each unit includes one free book from Reading A�Z. To access other titles related to the science topic, a subscription to Reading A�Z or Raz-Plus is required.

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Project-Based Model

In the project-based model*, students work in teams to investigate a science question or design a solution to an engineering challenge. The PBL Project Organizer, SAZ Journal, completed project, and group presentation all allow students to demonstrate what they have learned and accomplished. The PBL Teaching Tips help teachers facilitate the project, while rubrics for teachers and students can be used to assess group and individual performance. During planning and execution, students use other unit resources to build their understanding of core concepts that they can apply to their project.

  • Start Here

  • Generate Interest

    Unit Guide
    spark activity

  • Project-Based Learning Pack

    Unit Nonfiction Books Investigation Pack FOCUS Books Game Pack/ Image Cards Vocabulary Cards Science Videos Interactive Science Lesson Quick Reads Process Activity

  • Additional Resources

    Career Files Debate Word Work Reading A-Z Books**


* This model is sometimes referred to as a problem-based approach to learning, in which the objective is to solve a problem. In Science A-Z Project-Based Learning Packs, students do both�solve a problem and produce a product.
** Each unit includes one free book from Reading A�Z. To access other titles related to the science topic, a subscription to Reading A�Z or Raz-Plus is required.

Unit Nonfiction Books

Lesson Resources

  • Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
  • Discussion Cards
  • Blank Discussion Cards

Project-Based Learning Packs

  • PBL Overview
  • SAZ Journal (5-6)
  • Teacher Rubric - Individual, 3-6
  • Teacher Rubric - Team, 3-6

Design Your Own Amusement Park Ride

  • PBL Project Organizer - Force and Motion
  • PBL Teaching Tips - Force and Motion

Interactive Science Lessons

  • Interactive Science Lesson Teacher's Guide
  • Teaching Tips

Process Activities

  • Process Activity Materials Lists - grades 5-6

FOCUS Books

  • FOCUS Book Teacher's Guide

Supporting Materials

Investigation Packs

Friction

  • Complete Investigation Pack
  • Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
  • I.File Response Sheet
  • I.Files Teaching Tips

I.Files

Mystery File

Science Fair Resources

  • Science Fair Teacher's Guide (5-6)
  • Science Fair Student Guide
  • Science Fair Rubric

Debates

  • Debate Teacher's Guide Intermediate (3-6)

Science Videos

  • Video Teaching Guide

Career Files

Quick Reads

Reading A-Z Books

  • Learning A-Z Connections - Force and Motion

Graphic Organizers

  • All Intermediate Nonfiction Graphic Organizers

Retelling Rubrics

Science Diagrams

  • Science Diagram Teacher's Guide

Game Packs

  • Game Pack Guide
  • Blank Image Cards
  • Game Boards
  • Word Sort Placemat
  • Wordo Board

Vocabulary Cards

Word Work

Unit Nonfiction Books

Book Assembly

How Will the Teacher Facilitate the "in Motion" Process"?

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