Describing Forces and Motion

 

In sixth grade science, students just completed the unit Thermal Energy and are digging into the new unit about forces and motion, which will lead to a deeper understanding of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.  In this particular activity, students became familiar with the concept of a reference point using walking toys.  This activity will help students identify how objects are in motion relative to a reference point.  In upcoming classes, students will get to discover how Newton's Laws of Motion apply to objects in motion and at rest.