3rd grade unit:
Forces in motion
Major themes or topics: forces, motion, friction, push, pull, engineering design, problem solving, STEM
Key content: Students will explore how different forces, such as friction, impact the motion of objects. Through the engineering design process, students will apply scientific concepts to observe how friction affects movement and stability.
Focus questions: What are the different types of forces that can affect an object’s motion? Why do certain surfaces slow down or speed up the movement of objects? How do forces like friction affect the movement of objects on different surfaces?
DCPS alignment: Grade 3 ELA, Unit 4 - Forces and Magnetism & Science, Unit 5 - Using Magnetic Forces