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Physical Science: “Force is a Balancing Act”

3rd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Physical Science, Science

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Provide evidence to support the effects a balanced and unbalanced force has on an object.

Materials Needed:

  • paper, pencil
  • Experiment materials: ruler, ball

Printable Resources:

  • Optional Student Resources:
    • “Exit Slip” (1 copy per student)
    • “Balanced and Unbalanced” (1 copy per student)
  • Optional Teacher Resources:
    • “Science Vocabulary” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: NGSS.PS.1.1, CCSS.3.MD.A.2, CCSS.RI.3.1, CCSS.W.3.8

File Type: PDF

Lesson Plan Description

In this 1 Hour 3rd Grade Physical Science Lesson, students will learn the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on matter.

  • Interactive videos of tug of war
  • Hands on experiments

This lesson addresses the overarching essential question throughout the grade levels “How does energy move through and effect matter?”

*This lesson includes optional cross curricular extension activities relating to ELA and math.