3. MOTIONS OF OBJECTS
Elementary Benchmark 1 "Describe or compare motions of common objects in terms of speed and direction."
Benchmark 2 "Explain how forces (pushes or pulls) are needed to speed up, slow down, stop, or change the direction of a moving object."
- Amusement Park Physics - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- Using principals of physics, students will create a roller coaster by making choices form a menu of options. Their rollercoaster is then rated for fun and safety. Good site for middle school, but a nice extension for upper elementary.
- Balloon Race - Pbskids.com - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- The balloon race is an interactive game that is down loaded on to your classroom computer. When you reach the site map, click on "Freeloads" and then choose Balloon Car Builder.
- How Things Fly - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- Great informational packet for students explaining the dynamics of airplanes, hot air balloons, etc. Includes physical activities for students to do as a group in school or with their families at home. Also, a great list of resources for teachers. Includes an exhibit from the National Air and Space Museum.
- Inclined Plane - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Outsanding - Upper elementary students use a computer generated inclined plane to alter intial velocity, mass, and angle of a frictionless inclined plane. Students can graph and print individual results to compare different properties.
- Make a Balloon Rocket - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1)
- Upper elementary students use household materials to build their own balloon rocket. A printable page is included for directions along with a nice illustration. You must click on the experiment icon in order
- Marvelous Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2,4&5)
- An excellent unit on simple machines. This unit allows students to manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how they work. Marvelous Machines provides experiments, a materials list, and worksheets designed for students. Also, included are notes highlighting the outcomes of the experiments. Can't actually manipulate machines - contains lesson plan for hands on problem solving using manipulates.
- Simple Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Great unit on simple machines. A unit on simple machines which outlines curriculum connections to classroom activities. It provides a general outline of each activity and materials that are needed. To find the material, scroll down to 3A2 in 3rd grade. This unit will enable the student to identify the six different simple machines, and explain how they make work easier. Students will also be able to connect what they learn with their world outside of school.
- You Can Levers - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- This web site has a detailed explanation of all classes of levers. The graphics are great, but not interactive.
Benchmark 3 'Describe patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and non-magnetic materials."
- Amusement Park Physics - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- Using principals of physics, students will create a roller coaster by making choices form a menu of options. Their roller coaster is then rated for fun and safety. Good site for middle school, but a nice extension for upper elementary.
- Balloon Race - Pbskids.com - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- The balloon race is an interactive game that is down loaded on to your classroom computer. When you reach the site map, click on "Freeloads" and then choose Balloon Car Builder.
- How Things Fly - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1&2)
- Great informational packet for students explaining the dynamics of airplanes, hot air balloons, etc. Includes physical activities for students to do as a group in school or with their families at home. Also, a great list of resources for teachers. Includes an exhibit from the National Air and Space Museum.
- Inclined Plane - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Outsanding - Upper elementary students use a computer generated inclined plane to alter intial velocity, mass, and angle of a frictionless inclined plane. Students can graph and print individual results to compare different properties.
- Marvelous Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2,4&5)
- An excellent unit on simple machines. This unit allows students to manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how they work. Marvelous Machines provides experiments, a materials list, and worksheets designed for students. Also, included are notes highlighting the outcomes of the experiments. Can't actually manipulate machines - contains lesson plan for hands on problem solving using manipulates.
- Science Bob Marvelous Machines - Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.2&5) New
- This site has experiements for springs, gears, wheels, levers, friciton, and pullleys. The site has activity sheets for each experiement.
- Simple Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Great unit on simple machines. A unit on simple machines which outlines curriculum connections to classroom activities. It provides a general outline of each activity and materials that are needed. To find the material, scroll down to 3A2 in 3rd grade. This unit will enable the student to identify the six different simple machines, and explain how they make work easier. Students will also be able to connect what they learn with their world outside of school.
- Try Science: Gravity in Action - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.2)
- Students create a parachute made plastic bags, string, masking tape and three stones of different sizes (weight in parachute). This site has a small video presentation on parachutes, a designed activity and an explanation at the end on the effects of gravity.
- You Can Levers - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- This web site has a detained explanation of all classes of levers. The graphics are great, but not interactive
Benchmark 4 "Identify and use simple machines and describe how they change effort."
- Brain Pop - Energy Sources - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.3)
- Students can watch a brief video that describes various forms of energy sources. (Electricity, solar, hydropower). They also have an opportunity to test their knowledge with a quiz.
- Brain Pop - Thunderstorms - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.3)
- This brief cartoon video explains how static electrictiy occurs in clouds to create lightning. There is a quiz that students can take. This is very appropriate for elementary and middle and middle school students.
- Curricular Connections - Electricity/Magnetism - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.3)
- This lesson plan contains a list of materials, set, instruction, closure, enrichment for teaching north and south poles, repel and attract, line of force, electromagnets and uses of magnets. To find the material, scroll down to 4B4 in 4th grade.
- IPPEX Interactive - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.3)
- This site explains the magnetic poles and mentions the magnetic compass. A small activity is provided for students to complete with materials that you supply.
- Simple Electric Motor -Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.3)
- Simple Electric Motor: Includes instructions on how to build, where to get the stuff, teacher lesson plans, student instructions, background information and links to: How it works; Trouble shooting; Build it yourself; Assembly instructions; Ordering information; Technical Information and Experiments and applications. This unit is designed for upper elementary students.
Benchmark 5 "Manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how their parts work together."
- Inclined Plane - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Outsanding - Upper elementary students use a computer generated inclined plane to alter intial velocity, mass, and angle of a frictionless inclined plane. Students can graph and print individual results to compare different properties.
- Marvelous Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2,4&5)
- An excellent unit on simple machines. This unit allows students to manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how they work. Marvelous Machines provides experiments, a materials list, and worksheets designed for students. Also, included are notes highlighting the outcomes of the experiments. Can't actually manipulate machines - contains lesson plan for hands on problem solving using manipulates.
- Simple Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- Great unit on simple machines. A unit on simple machines which outlines curriculum connections to classroom activities. It provides a general outline of each activity and materials that are needed. To find the material, scroll down to 3A2 in 3rd grade. This unit will enable the student to identify the six different simple machines, and explain how they make work easier. Students will also be able to connect what they learn with their world outside of school.
- Simple Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.4)
- An informative page on simple machines. The explanations are easy to understand with wonderful examples are provided. There are additional links to other sites that have information on simple machines.
- Simple Machines Learning Site - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.4)
- This is a very cool site that teaches elementary students about simple machines. Information and activities are included for each machine along with colorful illustrations. In order to get this link, you must click on experiments on the opening page which is found on the left side of the screen.
- Third Grade Science (Unit on simple machines) -Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.4&5)
- A unit on simple machines which outlines curriculum connections to classroom activities. It gives a general outline of the activity, listing materials needed. To find site scroll down to 3rd grade then 3A2.
- You Can Levers - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2&4)
- This web site has a detained explanation of all classes of levers. The graphics are great, but not interactive.
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- Inventors Toolbox - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.5)
- Museum of Science sponsored site. Presents background information on simple machines. Click on "Gadget Anatomy" for a super interactive lesson on the use of simple and compound machines.
- Marvelous Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.E.1,2,4&5)
- An excellent unit on simple machines. This unit allows students to manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how they work. Marvelous Machines provides experiments, a materials list, and worksheets designed for students. Also, included are notes highlighting the outcomes of the experiments. Can't actually manipulate machines - contains lesson plan for hands on problem solving using manipulates.
- Science Bob Marvelous Machines - Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.2&5) New
- This site has experiements for springs, gears, wheels, levers, friciton, and pullleys. The site has activity sheets for each experiement.
- Science Bob Simple Machines - Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.5) New
- The purpose of this web site is to teach elementary students about the six simple machines. Each of the machine pages below contain information and activities for the students to use. Teachers may use the links at the bottom for ideas, resources, and lesson plans. The site also has links. This ia a good site for lower elementary and requires little reading. This location can be found under "Internet links" at the site, and then choose from the "Physical Science" list.
- Third Grade Science (Unit on simple machines) -Motions of Objects (IV.3.E.4&5)
- A unit on simple machines which outlines curriculum connections to classroom activities. It gives a general outline of the activity, listing materials needed. To find site scroll down to 3rd grade then 3A2.
Benchmark 1 "Qualitatively describe and compare motions in two dimensions."
Benchmark 2 "Relate motion of objects to unbalanced forces in two dimensions."
- Downhill Discoveries - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.1&2)
- This site is a good teacher resource. It contains lesson plans with activities. The popularity of the Winter Olympics afforded an excellent opportunity to relate certain competitive events to the teaching of such physical properties as potential and kinetic energy, friction, drag, and acceleration. Through student made sloping tracks and selected course variables, students were involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.
- Kinematics Overview -Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.1)
- The Kinematics Overview page contains numerous activities related with speed, velocity, and acceleration. Many hypertext options including general information, picture explanations, lab/hands-on activities, and student driven quizzes with immediate feedback on accuracy of answer.
- Science Lesson Plans - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.1)
- Site contains lesson plans with activities that cover the above enablers under the headings: Forces, Motion, Work, Energy and Simple Machines. Each plan is detailed and includes grade level and material needed.
Benchmark 3 "Describe the non-contact forces exerted by magnets, electrically charged objects, and gravity."
- Downhill Discoveries - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.1&2)
- This site is a good teacher resource. It contains lesson plans with activities. The popularity of the Winter Olympics afforded an excellent opportunity to relate certain competitive events to the teaching of such physical properties as potential and kinetic energy, friction, drag, and acceleration. Through student made sloping tracks and selected course variables, students were involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.
- Frank Potter's Science Gems -Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.2)
- Excellent site for student interaction with several concepts, including, force, motion, acceleration, gravity, velocity, etc... Includes several student activities where students are able to change the parameters. Contains many excellent links to sites on this topic.
- Newton's First Law of Motion - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.2)
- The challenge in these student activities is to get make connections in practical investigations that demonstrate Newton's three laws of motion. Several different types of student investigations are found here that demonstrate Newton's Laws of Motion. This is the Physical Science Activity Manual.
- Newton's Second Law of Motion - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.2)
- The purpose of this investigation is to formulate some idea about what effect a moving steel ball has on a stationary target ball. This is the Physical Science Activity Manual.
- Roller Coaster Physics -Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.2)
- Great information on types of energy and conservation of energy via amusement park rides and games. Some student interaction on the main page, on the midway.
Benchmark 4 "Use electric currents to create magnetic fields and explain applications of this principle."
- Auroras: Paintings in the Sky -Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.3)
- Good interactive site with lots of pictures. Explains the formation of auroras and their relationship to the earth's magnetic field. Good connection with solar system and atmospheric science as well. Lesson plans provided.
- Circles of Magnetism IV - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.3)
- This activity demonstrates how electricity can move something by using two parallel, current-carrying wires that exert forces on each other.
- Simple Electric Motor - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.3&4)
- Simple Electric Motor: Includes instructions on how to build, where to get the stuff, teacher lesson plans, student instructions, background information and links to: How it works; Trouble shooting; Build it yourself; Assembly instructions; Ordering information; Technical Information and Experiments and applications.
- Static Electricity -Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.3)
- Teacher and student resource with fun diagrams and graphics. Includes simple activities.
- The Gravity Tutorials - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.3)
- This site has a wealth of information of gravity. There are some animations, history of gravity, and useful information to aid young scientists.
Benchmark 5 "Design strategies for moving objects by application of forces, including the use of simple machines."
- Electromagnetism in Physical Science Activity Manual - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.4)
- Demos and activities illustrating relationship between magnets and electricity. Must have PDF to use this site.
- Simple Electric Motor - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.3&4)
- Simple Electric Motor: Includes instructions on how to build, where to get the stuff, teacher lesson plans, student instructions, background information and links to: How it works; Trouble shooting; Build it yourself; Assembly instructions; Ordering information; Technical Information and Experiments and applications.
- SIMPLE MACHINES - Motion of Objects (IV.3.MS.5)
- Teacher lesson plans for pulleys, levers, inclined planes, screws, wedges, wheel and axle, and machines within machines. There are also subsets of activities within these topics.
- Work is Simple With Simple Machines - Motions of Objects (IV.3.MS.5)
- Teacher lesson plans & student activities with all six simple machines. Wheel & Axle, screw, inclined plane, pulleys, wedge & Lever. Includes force and workd activities. Also contains links to other sites.
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Benchmark 2 "Explain energy conversions in moving objects and machines."
- How Stuff Works - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- A site where you can click on how the following things work: Car Engines, Gas Turbine, TurboChargers, Rotary Engines, Diesel Engines, Two-Stroke Engines, etc.
- How Stuff Works - Electric Motor - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- A list of where electrical motors are used around the home and a diagram of an electric motor and it's parts and how they work. Continue on for two more pages about electric motors and their diagrams.
- How Stuff Works -The Super Simple Motor Page - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- This site explains how to make a stripped down electric motor.
- Inventors Tool Book: The Elements of Machines - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- A description of 6 simple machines and where they are used and also other elements of machines; there is a link at the bottom of the page to a site where students try and figure out which simple machines are used in common devices.
- Inventors Tool Box: Gadget Anatomy Quiz - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- A quiz using common devices (3) and students guess which simple machines are used in them. Students can check their answers.
- Inventors Tool Box: Sketching Gadget Anatomy - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- A detailed activity to help students to analyze common devices to see what simple machines they contain by sketching along with real world connections at the end.
- Simple Electric Motor - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.1)
- This site provides instructions on how to build, where to get stuff, a teacher lesson plan, student instructions, and background information on building a simple electric motor. This site contains links to: How it works; Trouble shooting; build it yourself; Assembly instructions; Ordering Information; Technical information; Links; Experiments and Applications.
- Bing! Boing! Pop! - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.2)
- An interactive site about conservation, linear and angular momentum. Includes games, a lesson, and quizzes. Excellent glossary.
- Energy Transformations on a Roller Coaster - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.2)
- Contains a nice animation of a roller coaster along with graphics showing PE, KE and Total Mechanical Energy. A textual discussion is included which is aimed primarily at physics students, but most will understand the underlying concepts.
- Frank Potter's Science Gems - Motions of Objects (IV.3.HS.2)
- Excellent site for student interaction with several concepts, including, force, motion, acceleration, gravity, velocity, etc... Includes several student activities where students are able to change the parameters. Contains many links to other sites on this subject.
- Roller Coasters Activity - Motions of Objects (IV.3.HS.2)
- Very good activity on potential and kinetic energy, cooperative learning and measurement, where students build a roller coaster.
- The Physics Classroom - Potential and Kinetic Energy - Motion of Objects (IV.3.HS.2)
- Discussion of potential and kinetic energy. Divided into several short lessons. Practice problems and diagrams, graphs, etc.