3-PS2-2

SCUSD NGSS Curriculum Guide
 * 3-PS2-2: Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. ** [Clarification Statement: Examples of motion with a predictable pattern could include a child swinging in a swing, a #|ball rolling back and forth in a bowl, and two children on a see-saw.] [//Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include technical terms such as period and frequency.//]

Science Background for the Teacher:
See PS-2-1

Key Vocabulary:
See PS-2-1

Possible Assessments (formative and/or summative):

Graph showing Grade 5 FOSS swingers. Change of level of release, length of string, etc.

Key Student Activity:
5th grade FOSS

Key Teacher Demo/Activity:
Roll a ball on a slope. Roll from different heights. Measure and record on a T chart. Plot on graph paper. Predict a different starting point. Test prediction.

Common Student Misconceptions:
Misconception: Motion is not predictable.

Things to Avoid/Correct:
Don't push the ball.

====Other Resources (text, video, simulations, activities, models, etc..): ====

Bill Nye force video. Eureka videos