K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Forces in Nature

Learning Objectives

  • Identify forces in nature, such as wind and water, that cause movement.
  • Describe how wind can move objects like sailboats and windmills.
  • Explain how moving water can push objects like kayaks and surfers.
  • Recognize that forces can cause objects to move at different speeds.

Introduction and Hook

Engage students with a brief discussion on how things move around us, introducing the concept of forces in nature such as wind and water.

Go to the Lesson

Watch the video 'How Things Move' to explore fundamental concepts of force and motion, illustrating movement directions and speeds.

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Direct Instruction

Introduce the concept of forces as pushes and pulls, using examples like wind moving a sailboat or water pushing a kayak.

Watch the video 'What is a Force?' to see relatable examples of push and pull forces in everyday activities.

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Guided Exploration

Explore how wind and water are forces in nature by discussing how they can move objects at different speeds.

Watch the video 'Forces in Nature' to see demonstrations of how natural forces like wind and water propel objects.

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Hands-On Activity

Conduct the 'Make It Move!' activity where students use a toy car, string, and tape to explore how pushing and pulling affect movement.

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Independent Practice

Encourage students to create a 'My Forces Diary' by drawing and describing daily activities involving pushes and pulls.

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Check for Understanding

Use the 'Pushes and Pulls' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of how objects are moved by forces.

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Review and Reflection

Discuss with students how forces like wind and water can move objects, reflecting on examples from the lesson.

Watch the video 'Can You Describe How Things Move? Take the Quiz!' to reinforce learning through interactive questions.

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Assessment and Extension

Conduct the 'Forces in Nature' assessment to evaluate students' ability to recognize and categorize natural forces.

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Encourage students to try the quiz to test their comprehension of forces and motion.

Try the Quiz

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