How the World Works: An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea:
Forces and materials are used to make our lives easier
Lines of Inquiry:
What forces are
How forces work
How we use forces to make things work
Concepts: Form, function, causation
Approaches to Learning: Thinking, Research,
Learner Profile: Knowledgeable, Inquirer, Risk-taker
Learning Goals/Success Criteria:
- learners can explain one or two types of forces and explain how it works
- learners can explain his/her understanding of how we can use forces to make things work
- learners can cite concrete examples on how forces and materials make life easier and better
Action is personal to each student but students might:
- build something like a marble run (Pythagora Switch) using their understanding of forces
- notice when forces are used to solve problems around them (elevators, cranes, etc)
How to support your child at home
Noticing when forces to make life easier every day (riding a bike) using scientific vocabulary: push, pull, force, speed, motion, energy, slope/incline, ramp, friction, lift, drag, work.
Talk about how things are moving: their path or direction (straight, circular, ziz-zag).
In the class:
Students decided they wanted to use their understandings so far to build their own marble run and we began the design process:
Students noticing forces at work during play:
Remember:
Monday: Word study homework / books and Reading Log check
No swimming Monday the 23rd due to Japanese Public Holiday: Labor Thanksgiving Day. Please come dressed for the regular PE lesson.
Tuesday Library
Friday No School: Teacher Professional Development In-House Training
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