Balance

Makey Takey: Forces and Motion

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This kit is designed for use in the 3rd grade classroom. This was designed to address the Next Gen. Science standard 3-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object. The accompanying lesson plan can be found later in this catalog record.

The kit includes the following materials:

Grade Level:

Elementary

Content Area:

Science

S.O.S Whitewater

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The rafting animals are standing in line for the canoeing trip. Everyone wants to be the ﬁrst to ride on the rubber raft, so soon they are all shoving and pushing to get a place on the raft. It doesn't take long and soon the ﬁrst animal is nudged off and that is before the ride even starts.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Content Area:

Special Education

Science

Play Time:

20 min.

Forces (2001)

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Discover the properties of forces through observation and experimentation. Encourage students to explore their surroundings to discover the fascinating impact forces have on their everyday lives. Understand that every force is a push or pull. Learn about friction, balanced and unbalanced forces, and pressure.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Length:

00:18

Balance (1994)

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Bill Nye’s going to use the force to pull you into the world of balance.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:23

Egg Run

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This is a twist on the usual game in which participants compete in a race while they balance an egg on a spoon. In this one, 10 different items are given to 2 teams of children.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Content Area:

Health/Phys. Ed.

Play Time:

10 min.