Forces and Motion

PS.1B. Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.
4. Recognize that objects fall unless supported (e.g., gravity)
6. Identify a simple machine. (e.g., ramp, screw driver, broom, bicycle)

Classroom Activities

• Work packet

• Take It To Your Seat Science Center (1-2) p. 179 More Work Less Work

• Take It To Your Seat Science Center (3-4) p. 117 Simple Machines

United Streaming

Gravity

• Ping and Pong Learn about Earth and Space   (13:50)
• Getting to Know Gravity   (19:00)
• The Magic School Bus Gains Weight   (29:23)

Simple Machines

• Simple Machines (16:00)
• The Magic School Bus: Under Construction   (29:33)
• Discovering Simple Machines: Work and Energy   (13:00)
• Science Facts and Fun: Machines, Engines, and Motors   (15:00)
• Discovering Simple Machines: Lever, Wheel and Axle, Pulley   (15:00)

BrainPop

Gravity

• Gravity http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/gravity/

Simple Machines

• Inclined Plane http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/inclinedplane/
• Wheel and Axle http://www.brainpop.com/technology/simplemachines/wheelandaxle/
• Pulley http://www.brainpop.com/technology/simplemachines/pulley/
• Levers http://www.brainpop.com/technology/simplemachines/levers/
• Gears http://www.brainpop.com/technology/simplemachines/gears/

Online Games

• Pushes and Pulls http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/pushes_pulls.shtml
• Forces and Movement http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml