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Motion, Forces, and Movement, Oh My!. Lindsay C. McCauley The University of Georgia Fall 2012. Motion. Motion occurs when something changes place or position. When you walk, run, swim, leap…you are in motion. Types of Motion. Straight Zigzag Round and round Back and forth Fast Slow
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Motion, Forces, and Movement, Oh My! Lindsay C. McCauley The University of Georgia Fall 2012
Motion Motion occurs when something changes place or position. When you walk, run, swim, leap…you are in motion.
Types of Motion Straight Zigzag Round and round Back and forth Fast Slow motionless
Force A force is required for something to move. A force is a pushing, pulling, or turning power that causes an object to move, stop or change direction. Muscles produce the force we need to move.
Types of Force * Rubber band powered egg carton car demonstration- A turning force Pushing Pulling Turning
Let’s Play A Game! http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/pushes_pulls.shtml
Resources Book: “What Do You Know About Forces and Motion?” by Tilda Monroe ISBN 978-1-4488-0673-7 Book: “Motion and Movement” by Joy Frisch ISBN 1-58340-160-1 Book: “Force and Movement” by Barbara Taylor ISBN 0-531-14081-4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/pushes_pulls.shtml The Mailbox 2010-2011 Kindergarten Yearbook ISBN 978-161276139-8