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Curated OER

Simple Machines - Inclined Plane

For Teachers K - 8th
Students learn the fundamentals and daily applications of simple machines.
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Curated OER

Sled Kite

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils make and fly a sled kite out of plastic garbage bags, dowel rods, and more. In this kite lesson plan, students plan the kite to have symmetry and make adjustments as they test it.
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Curated OER

Shake, Rattle and Roll

For Teachers K - 4th
Students compare the weathering of different-sized materials. Comparisons are made and data analyzed to reach conclusions about the process of weathering. Applications can be made for the higher grades.
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Curated OER

Ocean Currents

For Teachers K - 11th
Learners discover the geography of Earth by analyzing water currents.  In this oceanography lesson plan, students create visual references on a map of the globe where and why major ocean currents are moving water.  Learners...
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Curated OER

Measuring Wind Speed

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...
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Curated OER

LEGO Construction Basics-Axles and Wheels

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine axles and wheels using LEGO materials. They investigate the uses of axles, gears, and wheels.
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Curated OER

Electrical motors

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate and experiement with a 9-volt motor. They will use the connecting wire and battery pack to discover fans.
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Other

Bscs: Common Student Ideas About Forces and Motion

For Teachers K - 1st
This list describes common misconceptions children have about force and motion and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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Other

Bscs: Forces and Motion Content Background Document

For Teachers K - 1st
In this document, we will try to answer a fundamental question of physical science, "Why do things start to move, slow down, speed up, stop moving or change direction?" In answering these core questions we can develop concepts that can...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Fish Force

For Students K - 1st
Use science inquiry to predict and investigate forces and motion to help rescue Ruff's plushie from the penguins' ice rink in this sports science game.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Indian Ocean: What Kind of Natural Forces Do We Recognize?

For Students K - 1st
Learn about forces (push or pull), gravity, and friction in this module by training dolphins.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Egypt: What Can Forces Do?

For Students K - 1st
A learning module reviewing how much force is needed to push or pull objects. Also learn about the force of gravity.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: A Change of Direction Exploring the Impact of Forces

For Teachers K - 1st
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...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Motion: What Causes Objects to Move?

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars will have an opportunity to determine what makes everyday objects move. Students will be given objects and asked to make predictions on how far each object will move after they blow on it. Then they will measure the...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Motion: Paths of a Marble

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, children will investigate the paths that marbles take once set into motion and then how to change those paths, noting if and how they change.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ps2 1: Pushes, Pulls, and Motion

For Teachers K - 1st
Teaching students about pushes, pulls, and motion? Use this site to plan lessons for students to conduct investigations to compare the effects on the motion of an object when pushes or pulls come from different directions or strengths.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Motion With Marbles

For Teachers K - 1st
In this guided inquiry activity, students will use 2 marbles of different size and a box to investigate what makes the marbles move and what will cause the marbles to change speed and direction.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ps2 2: Motion Design Solution

For Teachers K - 1st
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,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Identifying the Force Used to Put Sports Equipment Into Motion

For Teachers K - 1st
Children discuss, observe, and play with equipment used in familiar sports, and then brainstorm a list of familiar sports and the equipment used in the sports. They discuss how the equipment is used, and predict how it is put into motion...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Stop It! Exploring Forces on Moving Objects

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will be able to explain what is needed to stop an object by completing a simple investigation. Students will experiment with Hot Wheel cars and record their predictions on a recording sheet. Included are videos of the activity...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Seychelles: What Is a Force?

For Students K - 1st
Cody the tour guide is learning about forces on the island. Try to help him learn about pushing and pulling.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Physical Science

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This guide focuses on four physical science topics that fascinate children and scientists alike. They are motion, magnets, sound, and light. With your guidance and support, these topics provide children with many opportunities to explore...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Mini Mouse Lab

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use a simulation to operate an elevator and see its motion. Examine the graphs that describe the motion you produce.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Teacher's Guide: Sports Science

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn about sports science and force and motion alongside Ruff Ruffman.

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