Unit 3: Investigating Force
BIG IDEAS
Forces affect the motion of objects.
Students will be able to…
Plan and carry out repeated trials of an experimental investigation of force on an object testing one variable, such as gravity, magnetism or friction.
Predict and explain ways that gravity, magnetism and friction affect various objects based on observable evidence.
Scientific Vocabulary
5.6D
design
investigation/experiment
force
friction
spring scale
effect
work
gravity
distance
mass
magnetism
mechanical energy
5.2A (ongoing)
variable
constant (controlled)
testable question
data
results
conclusion
BIG IDEAS
Forces affect the motion of objects.
Students will be able to…
Plan and carry out repeated trials of an experimental investigation of force on an object testing one variable, such as gravity, magnetism or friction.
Predict and explain ways that gravity, magnetism and friction affect various objects based on observable evidence.
Scientific Vocabulary
5.6D
design
investigation/experiment
force
friction
spring scale
effect
work
gravity
distance
mass
magnetism
mechanical energy
5.2A (ongoing)
variable
constant (controlled)
testable question
data
results
conclusion