I will begin the lesson by using a ramp and a car to give an example of motion and what factors play into the car being pushed down the ramp. Students will then give their thoughts and opinions on the experiment. A short video will then be given on the Forces at Work. The class will then go into detail about the factors that play into motion. Vocabulary will be discussed. Acceleration, Force, Friction, Gravity, Speed, Velocity. The class will discuss how they think each of the vocabulary words play into motion and give feedback to support their theories. These predictions will then be tested later as the students will conduct different experiments on cars and how weight and gravity have an impact on motion and speed. After conducting the experiment, the class will analyze their predictions and whether their theories were proven or not. The objectives of this experiment are to show how forces such as friction, gravity, and other forces affect motion.
Great activity! Would you have students to do this as a class, in groups, or individually?
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Love all the different materials. However it seems like the materials would cost a lot. Would you have materials for all students/groups or do stations?
ReplyDeleteCool!! I love to visually see how things work. Will you let the students work with the activity so that they have a hands on experience?
ReplyDeleteGreat job! How would you assess the students?
ReplyDeleteNice, manly blog! Well thoughout out activities. I enjoyed your video. What critical thinkinkg questions would you ask?
ReplyDeleteGreat! Very good inexpensive activity! Really detailed! What modifications were you planning on for below level students?
ReplyDeleteFun and cheap activity for both the students and children. Are the activities scattered throughout the week? Also are there any adaptations for students with disabilities?
ReplyDeleteI like your video and blog. Would you have a chart or some type of sheet for the students to fill in as they do the experiment?
ReplyDeleteGreat activity! How would you modify your activities for older students? You said hypothesize an awful lot.
ReplyDeleteGood job buddy! What are some activities or questions you would create for higher level learners?
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteI would have the class work in groups, it would be hard to do this individually.
Elizabeth,
This activity actually doesn't cost that much, I would just have enough for each group.
Stephanie,
I definitely would, this is an easy activity for students to become involved.
Mallory,
I would assess the activiy by observing their actions throughout the activity and then let them express their thoughts on the activity and findings on paper.
Kayla,
I would ask what might happen to the car on the ramp if there was zero gravity?
Heather,
I would try grouping the lower level students with a higher level student so they could work together.
Kasey,
I guess the activities could be spread throughout the week and build on each activity. I would give extra assistance to students with disabilities.
Cindy,
I would give the students some type of chart to fill out during the activity. This would make their findings more organized.
Jannie,
What do you mean by older students, hopefully all the students in the class would be the same age!!!
Derika,
I would ask questions like what would happen to the car on the ramp if there was zero gravity, What would happen to the car if it were lighter, Would the shape of the car affect the speed?, etc...