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Investigating Friction Lesson PlanInvestigating Friction Lesson Plan
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Alabama Learning Exchange
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4th - 6th
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Math
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Investigating Friction

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Young learners explore friction. They view a video or DVD (bibliography provided) and define terms related to friction, and work in groups to experiment with the effects of friction on speed and motion using ramps and toy cars.

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Concepts

acceleration, force, friction, gravity, speed

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acceleration, force, friction, gravity, speed, speed and motion, math

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Common Core

4.MD.B.4 MP4

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