Science 3.6
Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause change and that energy exists in many forms. The student is expected to:
- (1) explore different forms of energy, including
mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life;
- (A) demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects such as swings, balls, and wagons; and
- (B) observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.
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Understanding Forces – Task Cards
Explore force and motion concepts and how they are presented in the real world with this set of 24 task cards.
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Forms of Energy Task Cards
A set of 12 task cards to practice identifying forms of energy found in everyday tasks.
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Forms of Energy Sorting Activity
A set of 24 sorting cards to help students identify the different forms of energy.
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Push and Pull - Picture and Sentence Sort Worksheet
A worksheet matching push and pull pictures with sentences.
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A Brief History of Electricity - Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task paired with an informational text about the history of electricity.
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Forms of Energy Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that shows different forms of energy.
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Force and Motion – Vocabulary Worksheets
Practice and review vocabulary terms associated with force and motion with this worksheet pack.
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Push and Pull - Forces Worksheet
A worksheet using pictures to identify the correct force.
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How Electricity Gets to Our Homes Poster
A poster showing how electricity gets to our homes.
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Force Knowledge Check
A worksheet used to check the students’ knowledge of forces.
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Push and Pull Forces PowerPoint
This teaching presentation introduces the students to push and pull forces.
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Types of Contact Force Worksheet
A worksheet for the students to identify the types of force which are active in a variety of situations.
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Observing Magnetic Flux Lines Worksheet
A worksheet for recording data about magnetic flux lines observed in a classroom demonstration.
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Opposites Attract - Understanding the Non-contact Force of Magnetism PowerPoint
A teaching presentation introducing the students to magnetism as a non-contact force.
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Science Experiment - Sticky Friction
A science experiment which investigates the relationship between friction and the properties of various materials.
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Force and Motion Vocabulary Posters
Display this set of 22 mini-posters in your classroom when learning about force and motion vocabulary.
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Energy and Electricity – Vocabulary Cards
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on forms of energy and electricity.
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All About Magnets Mini-Book
Learn about magnets, magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and more with this printable mini-book.
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Electricity Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created electricity resource to teach electricity-related vocabulary. Build a word wall with your students during your electricity lessons.
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Push It - Introducing the Different Types of Force PowerPoint
A teaching presentation introducing the students to the different types of force.
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Which Force Is That? Worksheet
A group of worksheets to use when reviewing common forces.
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Push and Pull - Fun with Forces Worksheet
A worksheet to assist students with their understanding of forces in everyday life.
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Air Resistance Investigation
A hands-on investigation task that allows students to design, create, and evaluate the effectiveness of a parachute.
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Push and Pull - Playground Forces Worksheet
A worksheet using forces in the playground.
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Push and Pull - Vocabulary Worksheet
A worksheet with push and pull content vocabulary and definitions.
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Heat Sources Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify various sources of heat.
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Electricity Poster Challenge
A worksheet encouraging students to think about conserving energy.
