K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Motion

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that motion involves a change in position.
  • Identify different types of motion such as straight line, back and forth, up and down, side to side, circular, and zig zag.
  • Describe motion using the concept of speed, explaining how some objects move fast and others move slowly.
  • Engage in discussion with peers to describe and identify the motion of various objects.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of motion. Ask students to think about how they move in different ways throughout the day.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the video 'How Things Move' to provide students with visual examples of different types of motion.

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Direct Instruction

Explain the different types of motion: straight line, back and forth, up and down, side to side, circular, and zig zag.

Discuss the concept of speed and how it describes motion, using examples of fast and slow moving objects.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'Pushes and Pulls' to understand how forces cause motion. Discuss how different forces can change the way objects move.

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Engage in a discussion with peers to describe and identify the motion of various objects around the classroom.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct a simple experiment where students use toy cars to explore different types of motion and speed.

Use the assessment 'How Will It Move?' to have students draw arrows indicating the direction of movement for different scenarios.

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Independent Practice

Assign the assessment 'Describing Position' where students identify positions of objects and describe motion using provided terms.

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Check for Understanding

Use the video 'Can You Describe How Things Move? Take the Quiz!' to reinforce learning and check comprehension.

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Review and Reflection

Have students share their observations and reflections on the different types of motion they explored.

Assessment and Extension

Test comprehension with the 'Review – Forces and Motion' assessment, which includes identifying positions and examples of forces.

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Encourage students to further explore the effects of forces on motion by planning simple investigations with toy cars.

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