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Science: Physics and Forces

Big Idea (5): Machines are devices that transfer force and energy (5)

Big Idea (6): Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion (6)

Content (5): properties of simple machines and their force effects

Content (5)machines: constructed, found in nature

Content (5): power - the rate at which energy is transferred

Content (5): force of gravity

Curricular Competency (6): Questioning and Predicting: Make observations in familiar or unfamiliar contexts

Curricular Competency (6): Planning and Conducting: Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks

Curricular Competency (6): Processing and Analyzing Data and Information: Compare data with predictions and develop explanations for results

Curricular Competency (5): Evaluating: Identify possible sources of error

Curricular Competency (5): Evaluating: Suggest improvements to their investigation methods

Curricular Competency (5): Applying and Innovating: Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving

Curricular Competency (5): Communicating: Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes in a variety of ways

First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning is experiential

Lesson 1: Simple Machines - lever

Lesson 2: Simple Machines - inclined plane

Lesson 3: Simple Machines - Pulley

Lesson 4: Simple Machines - Screw

Lesson 5: Simple Machines - Wheel and Axle

Lesson 6: Simple Machines - wedge

Lesson 7: Make a Simple Machine

Lesson 8: Machines Found in Nature

Lesson 9: Power – the rate at which energy is transferred

Lesson 10: Force of Gravity

Lesson 11: Newton's First Law

Lesson 12: Newton's Second Law

Lesson 13: Newton's Third Law

Lesson 14: Effects of balanced and unbalanced forces

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