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- Soaring into Science - Force and Motion
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Get the ball rolling with this upper-elementary science unit on forces and motion. Offering over three weeks of physical science lessons, this resource is a great way to engage the class in learning about simple machines, friction, the force of gravity, and much more.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use these activities and experiments to create a series of science learning centers during a unit on forces and motion
- Alternate between teacher read-alouds, student read-alouds, and partner/small group readings of the science textbook
Classroom Considerations
- Lessons are intended to accompany a reading of a fifth grade Harcourt Science textbook, but your own textbook can be used instead
- Various materials are required that may or may not be available in the classroom, so be sure to plan ahead when teaching lessons
Pros
- Clear step-by-step procedures are provided for carrying out the different activities and experiments
- Multiple summative assessments are included throughout the unit
- A teacher's guide is provided which offers suggestions for implementing this set of lessons
Cons
- A handful of the lessons only involve reading and discussing the textbook