Unit #: ___1_____ Subject(s): __Science_______________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 1 – DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: _________Force and Motion__________________________________________
Understandings: Students will understand that…
 Motion as essential to understanding the physical world.
 All motion is relative.
 All motion is governed by the same basic rules.
Essential Questions:
 What is the origin of motion?
 How are motion and gravity connected?
 How does gravity ‘work’?
Students will know:
 Nothing in the universe is at rest.
 Gravity pulls any object on or near the earth toward it without touching it.
 Friction is a force that is created anytime two surfaces move or try to move
across each other.
 All matter has mass.
 Changing a variety of factors will affect the motion of an object.
 It is possible to measure the motion of an object based on the distance it will
travel in a certain amount of time.
 The greater a force is, the greater the change (in motion) it produces. The
greater the mass of the object being acted on, the less the effect of the (same)
force.
 All matter has mass.
 The amount of mass affects the motion of an object.
 The greater the force is, the greater the change in motion will be.
 The more massive an object is, the less effect a given force will have.
 The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction, motion
and speed.
 Motion can be measured and represented on a graph.
Key Vocabulary Terms:
gravity, mass, friction, axis, potential energy, kinetic energy, acceleration, velocity,
speed, momentum, forces, unbalanced forces, balanced forces, inertia, Newton’s
Laws of Motion
Students will be able to:
 Recognize that gravity and force are both unseen forces that affect the
motion of objects
 Identify and analyze Newton’s Laws of Motion
 Compare and contrast Newton’s Laws of Motion
 Recognize the difference balanced and unbalanced forces and their impact on
motion
 Distinguish between speed and velocity, momentum and acceleration
 Construct and interpret a graph measuring an object’s distance over time
 Create a graph using one axis to represent the distance that an object travels,
and the other axis to represent the period of time the object is traveling
 Construct a graph that demonstrates a relation of distance to time
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Unit #: ___1_____ Subject(s): __Science_______________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
5.P.1
STAGE 1– Standards
Understand force, motion and the relationship between them.
5.P.1.1
Explain how factors such as gravity, friction, and change in mass affect the motion of objects.
5.P.1.2
Infer the motion of objects in terms of how far they travel in a certain amount of time and the direction in which they travel.
5.P.1.3
Illustrate the motion of an object using a graph to show a change in position over a period of time.
5.P.1.4
Predict the effect of a given force or a change in mass on the motion of an object.
5.TT.1
Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities.
STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks:
 Roller Coaster Performance Task:
http://www.nsta.org/elementaryschool/connections/200804Capobianco.pdf
Other Evidence:
Formative
 Task 1: A & D Statements I
 Task 2: A & D Statements II
 Task 3: Odd One Out I
 Task 4: Odd One Out II
 Task 5: Sense or Nonsense
 Task 6: Three Words / One Sentence
 Task 7: Bouncing Ball Experiment
 Task 8: Forces on a Plane
 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science – Volume 1, “Talking About Gravity” pg.
97
 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science – Volume 3, “Apple on the Desk” pg. 63
 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science – Volume 3, “Rolling Marbles” pg. 71
 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science – Volume 3, “Dropping Balls” pg. 77
Summative
 Task 9: EOG Review Assessment
 Task 10: Force and Motion Unit Test (Answer Key)
Key Criteria:
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Unit #: ___1_____ Subject(s): __Science_______________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 3 – LEARNING PLAN
District Resources:
 Motion and Design STC kit
 Live Binder - CCS 5th Grade Scienceology
 Discovery Education:
1. Laws of Motion
2. Real World Science: Forces
3. Getting to Know: Energy
Supplemental Resources:
 Live Binder – NC Common Core and Essential Standards
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=217643
 Mr. Parr Songs – (You Tube) “Newton’s Laws of Motion Song”, “Friction
Song”, “Law of Gravity Song”, “Weight, Mass, and Gravity Song”,
“Motion Song”
 NCDPI 5th Science Resources – Force and Motion
http://scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/K-5+Science+Resources
 Engineering Interact
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/
 Amusement Park Physics
www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics
 Learning Reviews
http://www.learningreviews.com/Forces-Motion.html
 KS2 Bitesize
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/
 Motion and Forces
http://www.learningscience.org/psc2bmotionforces.htm
 SolPass
http://www.solpass.org/5s/AP/4.2scienceactivity.htm
 Portaportal
http://guest.portaportal.com/wp_science
Motion Graphs
 http://camillasenior.homestead.com/motion_graphs.pdf
Discovery Education Resources
Standard 5.P.1
Video:
Review: Force and Motion
TEAMS: Forces and Motion: Measuring Forces
The Language of Science: Physical Science 3-5: Force and Motion
The Language of Science: Physical Science K-2: Force and Motion (BGL)
Articles:
Force
Velocity
Integrated Science Simulation:
Projectile Motion (AGL)
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Unit #: ___1_____ Subject(s): __Science_______________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
Standard 5.P.1.1
Video:
Friction on the Ground and in the Air
Weight
Force
Gravity
Friction
Space Facts: Gravity, Orbiting, Inertia, and Weightlessness (BGL)
Virtual Lab:
Science Lab: Gravity (AGL)
Standard 5.P.1.2
Video:
Measuring the Motion of an Object
Velocity and Acceleration
Laws of Motion
An Introduction to Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
The Development of Rocket Technology
Review (BGL)
Understanding Speed (AGL)
Standard 5.P.1.3
Video:
Science Sleuths: Case of the Bogus Brakes
Student Activity: Action-Reaction Forces
Examining Patterns of Movement
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion in Everyday Life
Observing Playground Movement
Demonstration: Using Newton Spring Scale to Determine Friction (BGL)
Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Deceleration (AGL)
Standard 5.P.1.4
Video:
Force
Inertia
Gravity on Earth
Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
Observing Newton’s Three Laws of Motion in Space
Review Force and Motion (BGL)
Universal Gravitation (AGL)
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Unit #: ___1_____ Subject(s): __Science_______________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
Standard 5.TT.1
Video:
A Year In Tech
Technology at Work: Part 01
Technology At Work: Part 02
TEAMS: Geometry in My World: Properties of Polyhedrons: Technology in
the Classroom and Journal Writing
Enhancing Education Through Technology
Creating a Career with the Media Arts in Mind 4: The Benefits of Technology
Differentiated Resources (AIG, ESL, EC, Technology, etc.):
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