The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: K Ps2 2: Motion Design Solution
The NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how to analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull. Included are assessment ideas, videos,...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Science: Energy, Electricity and Forces: Unbalanced Forces
Explains abut unequal forces acting on an object and what would be observed. Also explains what the resultant force is and how it is calculated.
eSchool Today
E School Today: All About Forces
Forces are everywhere. Learn what they are, the characteristics of forces, different kinds of forces, and factors that affect them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Crash Test Dummy
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about and explore the relationship between force, time, impulse, and momentum in collisions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Falling Objects
Students will determine if objects fall at the same speed by testing a variety of objects as they let them fall from above. They will learn that gravity is the force that is pulling on the object. Included in this lesson is a video about...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: A Change of Direction Exploring the Impact of Forces
Students will be able to determine a way to change the direction of a moving object by conducting a simple experiment. Included in this lesson are videos of the activity in action, a printable recording sheet, pictures of the set-up for...
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Physical Processes: Friction
Use your knowledge about friction to help Carrie get to the Invigatron before someone steals it. Following the activity, read more about friction and resistance, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Free Body Diagrams
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand how to read and create free body diagrams.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Simple Machines
Activities reinforce the concept that all simple machines transfer force.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Gravity
Second graders will observe how gravity affects themselves and other objects.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 3:4 Investigation 1 I'm Falling for You!
Third graders will experience gravity just like Galileo did during his experiments.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Weighing In
Activity investigates weight and its relationship to gravity.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 3:3 Investigation 1 Push and Pull
Understand the effect of the forces of push and pull on motion.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Rock a Bye Pendulum
Activity uses scientific process to explore the effects of force on an object in motion.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hammer Time!
Third graders will predict, observe, and compare what happens when a force is applied to an object.
NASA
Glenn Research Center: Newton's Laws of Motion
NASA presents a concise explanation of Newton's three laws of motion. Click on the highlighted vocabulary to find more detailed and illustrated descriptions. Included is a link to a movie that shows how the laws of motion described the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: The Larger It Is the Harder It Falls
Understand the concept of force and the effect it has on the motion of objects.
Utah Education Network
Uen: May the Best Force Win
The greater the force applied to an object, the greater the change in speed or direction of the object.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Flicking With Force
Balls of varying weights are used to discover the results of force applied to an object.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Super Paper Planes
Activity helps students understand force, mass, and measurement.