What a Mass!
by Suzanne Lasich
Students will use multiple modes of learning to learn about how force is affected by mass changes. The book Newton and Me will be read aloud and used for a discussion. Finally students will construct and test a catapult.
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/190MYdZc8syaaT7LcOx8kzhq17MTuZcGj/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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