Book Description
Playing Tug-of-War, pedaling a bike, jumping rope - these actions all require force! We typically don't notice many of the forces around us, but they surround us all the time. Find out how force works, and then harness your knowledge to design and build like an engineer! Students will enjoy learning about inertia, tension and gravity, lift and air resistance, electric and magnetic forces, combined forces, and more. This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that support STEM education and build content-area literacy in physical science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents