K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
What Is Motion?

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of motion and how it relates to changing positions of objects.
  • Identify and describe different types of motion, such as back and forth, round and round, and straight line motion.
  • Learn how to measure and calculate speed by understanding the relationship between distance and time.
  • Recognize the importance of speed and direction when describing the motion of an object.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing how everything around us moves in different ways, introducing the concept of motion. Use real-life examples like a child on a swing or an airplane taking off to engage students.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the learning objectives, emphasizing the importance of understanding motion, types of motion, and how to measure speed.

Direct Instruction

Explain the concept of motion and how it relates to changing positions of objects. Use examples like a skier or a bowling ball to illustrate different types of motion.

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Discuss the importance of speed and direction in describing motion. Use the video 'Forces and Motion – Magnitude and Direction' to illustrate how forces affect movement.

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Guided Exploration

Engage students with the 'Forces in the Playground' video to explore real-world examples of force and motion, such as swings and carousels.

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Encourage students to identify different types of motion in their environment and discuss how speed and direction play a role.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct the 'Paper Airplane Challenge' where students design and test paper airplanes, focusing on aerodynamics and measurement.

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Use the 'Measuring the Speed of a Marble' activity to help students understand how to measure speed using rulers and stopwatches.

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Independent Practice

Assign the 'Average Speed' worksheet where students calculate speed, distance, or time using real-world scenarios.

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Check for Understanding

Facilitate a class discussion to review key concepts of motion, speed, and direction. Use questions to assess students' understanding.

Review and Reflection

Have students reflect on what they learned about motion and how it applies to everyday life. Encourage them to share examples.

Assessment and Extension

Use the 'Describing Motion – Comprehension' worksheet to assess students' understanding of motion concepts.

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Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the 'Forces and Interactions' unit.

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