Science

Grade 2Science45 min

aligned to 3-ps2-1, 3-ps2-2, 3-ps2-3, 3-ps2-4, 3-5-ets1-1, 3-5-ets1-3

Learning Objective

I can plan and conduct an investigation to test the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces-Explanation and Real-Life Examples

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe an investigation you could do to show what happens when balanced forces act on a toy car. What materials would you need? What would you observe? Describe an investigation you could do to show what happens when unbalanced forces act on a ball. What materials would you need? What would you observe? ”

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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