
Investigating the Effects of Balanced and Unbalanced Forces: Lesson 2
by Robyn Yewell
Students gain a deeper understanding of the concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces in this lesson. They will be able to identify the effects that balanced and unbalanced forces have on the motion of objects and be able to analyze and communicate evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of objects. They will begin the development of a model in this 2nd lesson in a series of 3.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cnZQVeY--8KNH-AXT07bEl77NdgTLufj/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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