Unit 4: Forces & Motion
Objectives:
Students will enhance their understanding of the physical world through the study of force and motion. Students are involved in explorations to
solidify their concept attainment of types of motion and understand the relationship between motion, force, and energy. Students’ participation in a
variety of hands-on activities and interactive situations will enhance their knowledge of the physical sciences, which will lead them to apply their
knowledge to real-life situations.
Vocabulary:
Distance
Position
Force
Friction
Pendulum
Period
Variable Motion
Uniform Motion
Force
Mass
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Websites:
Objectives:
Students will enhance their understanding of the physical world through the study of force and motion. Students are involved in explorations to
solidify their concept attainment of types of motion and understand the relationship between motion, force, and energy. Students’ participation in a
variety of hands-on activities and interactive situations will enhance their knowledge of the physical sciences, which will lead them to apply their
knowledge to real-life situations.
Vocabulary:
Distance
Position
Force
Friction
Pendulum
Period
Variable Motion
Uniform Motion
Force
Mass
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Websites:
- Rollercoaster Models: www.rollercoastermodels.com
- Rollercoaster Simulator: www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster