Force and Motion Unit Study

Here are the objectives for your Force and Motion unit study.
1. Identify six simple machines and describe their uses.
2. Compare mass and weight.
3. Demonstrate the effects of friction.
4. Demonstrate the effects of inertia.
5. Describe three effects of gravity.
6. Define speed, velocity, momentum, and acceleration.
7. Explain Newton's three laws and give examples.
8. Define force, newton, joule, and watts.

Resources

MatchCard Science Unit Studies should have a minimum of three resources. We have listed a few favorites for Force and Motion; but feel free to find other resources.

BOOKS
Simple Tools and Machines Science Projects by Ideal School Supply
The Way Things Work by David Macaulay
Science Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda, Barron Publishing

LIBRARY
Check it out! Don't forget your library. You can find Force and Motion resources with the Dewey Decimal Numbers: 530

OTHER RESOURCES
Don't forget to keep an eye open for these other resources:

• Magazine articles
  
• Videos and DVDs
  
• Field Trips
  
• Educational Games

Science Projects
You will need a minimum of one science project to complete your force and motion unit study. Here are some ideas:

• Purchase a science kit to help construct and use the six simple machines.
  
• Complete all the activities listed on the MatchCard Science Instructor's Pages. Keep a notebook of your projects.

MatchCards

The Matchcards are great for teaching and reinforcing the objectives. There is one MatchCard for each of the objectives listed above for the force and motion unit study.

The MatchCards give you:

• A simple diagram of the concept
• Information pieces to place on the student card as a game
• Instructor's card with all the answers, a suggested activity for teaching
• A system for built in review

Every week you will use the corresponding MatchCard to teach the objective. In addition, the students review 5 previously learned MatchCards two or three times per week. This game-like activity is a favorite activity of many students. The Instructor's Guide gives you more ideas on organizing and using the MatchCards.

Unit Study Log

You will complete a Unit Study Log. It will include your bibliography, description of science projects you do, list of daily readings and activities, and Grading Sheet. The Instructor's Guide gives more information on keeping a Unit Study Log.

Your Complete Force & Motion MatchCard Unit Study

We are in the process of updating our graphics. So for a limited time we are offering the complete unit study FREE. It includes:

• All of the information above in printed form
• All corresponding student MatchCards
• All instructor's pages with answer keys
• Your steps to success for planning and carrying out your unit study
• Information Pieces
• Unit study log for tracking and documenting

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