Begin the lesson by discussing everyday experiences where friction is at play, such as sliding a block across the floor. This helps students relate the concept to real-life situations.

Introduce the concept of friction as a contact force that slows down and stops objects. Use examples like a wooden block sliding on the floor to illustrate how friction acts as an invisible brake.

Watch the video 'What is a Force?' to understand how forces, including friction, operate in everyday activities.

Engage students in identifying examples of friction in their environment, such as shoes on a floor or brakes on a bicycle.

Watch the video 'How Things Move' to explore different ways objects move and how friction affects these movements.

Conduct an experiment where students slide different materials (e.g., rubber, wood, metal) across a surface to observe the effects of friction.

Assign students to find and document examples of friction in their home or school environment, noting how it affects movement.

Use the assessment 'Describing and Predicting Motion' to evaluate students' understanding of how friction influences motion.

Have students share their findings from the independent practice and discuss how friction plays a role in each example.

Use the 'Set It in Motion!' assessment to further explore the concept of forces and motion, encouraging hands-on experimentation.

Encourage students to take the quiz 'Can You Describe How Things Move?' to reinforce their understanding of motion concepts.