Central Elementary School | Classroom Corner | Fifth Grade |Ms. Compton

 

Notes from the Science Classroom. .

During the fourth quarter we will study Force & Motion. Students will

focus on the following topics:

  • Determine the motion of an object by following and measuring its           position over time.
  • Evaluate how pushing or pulling forces can change the position and             motion of an object
  • Explain how energy is needed to make machines move by using moving                 air and gravity.
  • Determine that an unbalanced force is needed to move an object or           change its direction.
  • Determine factors that affect motion including: Force, Friction,            Inertia, and Momentum.

We will also investigate Newton’s Laws of Motion and look at the way simple machines impact our daily lives.