First Grade Science Standards: What is Force? by

PS.1.1.1 Understand how force (push/pull) affects the motion of an object

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Utilize senses and manipulation to gather information through trial and error.

Experiment with how objects work together to create movement through force.

PS. 1.1.2 Use accessible materials to investigate motion based on force

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Use various materials selected for size, weight, diverse texture, and ease of use to explore the properties of materials as they relate to force and (possible) motion.

Concepts

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texture

properties

shape

creativity

senses

imagination

problem-solving

persistence

investigation

Questions

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How can these objects be used to create motion?

What happens when force is applied to these objects?

Which objects work best together to create motion through force?

What can you design using several objects to cause them to move?

What are the different ways the objects move?

Can any of the objects move without touching them?

Nuts, bolts, magnets, paper clips, rulers

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Magnetic materials allow children to discover that force can occur with direct and indirect contact. Magnets can cause a push or pull motion with indirect contact, and nuts and bolts can be forced together through direct contact.

Marbles, Rulers & Blocks

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Marbles, rulers, and blocks can be used to create inclined planes and explore how force and velocity are connected.

Using multiple marbles to create contact with one another demonstrates that force is transferrable.

Blocks can be stacked and collapse with outside force or unstable engineering.

String and Spinning Tops

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Children can use fine motor skills to create motion through direct force (hands), and adding unbolted nuts to a string can create motion through hand movement.

Students investigate how objects move differently despite using direct or indirect force.

Loose parts play

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TeachKloud's loose parts play highlights the use of loose parts as avenues for students to follow lines of inquiry using their chosen process without prescribed use guidelines.

Games

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Legends of Learning offers a variety of active and seated games that can be utilized to engage students with concepts of force and motion. Investigate objects and explore ideas about force.

Articles

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The NAEYC article on tinkering as a way to explore engineering concepts. Hands-on, playful, open-ended exploration emphasizes creative problem-solving.

Gravity as a Force

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The American Museum of Natural History asks, "What happens if you throw an object into the air?" and invites students to do a thought experiment on gravity as a force

NY Science Center Force & Motion Playground

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If in New York City, the NY Science Center's outdoor playground is built for young children to discover force, motion, balance, and other physics principles. How do these objects move, and why? How can you make them move? Use your own playground as an opportunity to talk about force and motion.