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Introduction
SOL 1.2 The student will investigate and understand that moving objects exhibit different kinds of
a) Objects may have straight, circular, and back and forth motions
Learning Objectives
• The students will differentiate between straight, circular and back and forth motions
• The students will recognize these motions in everyday things such as toys and playground
activities
• The students will explain how forces change the movement of objects
Content
• A push moves something away from you. You can move objects with a push
• A pull moves something closer to you. You can move objects with a push
• It takes force to move something. Push and pull are examples of force. It takes a little force to
move something light. It takes a lot of force to move something heavy. Forces change the way
things move. When force is applied to objects, they can spin, twirl, twist, zig-zag, make circles
• Work on position words such as over, under, right, left, above, behind, next to, outside, inside,
in front of
Materials
Introduction/Anticipatory Set: Show bobsledding and sled dog You Tube videos to begin
discussion of force. Allow students to explain what made both objects start moving. Have them
brainstorm and share with the class other objects we push and pull in order to make them move.
Explain that pushing and pulling are called forces and motion is the way the object moves.
Lesson Development:
• Students have been introduced to the ideas of pushing, pulling, force and motion.
• Read the book “Forces Make Things Move” and discuss story before, during and after
• Have students sit on the carpet to play “What’s In My Bag?” where they will choose a toy from
the paper bag and explain what kind of force they used to move it and the motion the force
• Once students have gotten a grasp on the concepts, put them in groups to play Force and Motion
Charades.
• Students will work in groups to act out the motion they choose out of a hat while other teams
guess. Actions will include making circles with your hands, pushing in a chair, rocking back
Closure
• Review forces and motion concepts. Introduce position and position words to prepare for
tomorrow.
• Draw a picture of something you do every day either at home or at school that requires you to
Adaptations
This lesson allows for students with all learning abilities to participate successfully. The lesson
includes lots of interaction and ability for students to follow along no matter their learning style. There
is plenty of visual in the games and videos, auditory in the discussions and tactile with the “What’s In
My Bag” game. The different activities in this lesson should provide an opportunity every student to
Evaluations
• Homework- draw a picture of something you use or do every day that requires you to use force to make it
work