Science: May 1-13

Instructions

Motion and Matter

Day 28:

• HELPFUL HINT- Make each "day" a new sheet of paper in your journal.

  • Write down the Focus Questions; What household tasks require the force of pushing? What household tasks require the force of pulling? What forces do outdoor activities require? Complete the Home/School Connection Week 1,A. Complete your list in your journal and share it with someone in your household when you are done.

Day 29:

• On a new page in your journal write down the Focus Question; How strong are the magnets used at home? Complete the Home/School Connection – Week 1,B. Make a list of the items that are attracted to magnets. Draw and label the system you use to test their strength in your journal.

Day 30:

• On the next page in your journal write down the Focus Question; What causes change of motion? Be as detailed as you can when you are answering the question. Complete the Home/School Connection – Week 1,C.

Day 31:

• On a new page in your journal write down the Focus Question; What kinds of tops can we make with common materials found at home? Complete the Home/School Connection – Week 2, B; Investigation 2: Patterns of Motion Try to come up with several different shapes and sizes. Compare their results.

BONUS ACTIVITY - How do windmills work? Draw a picture of a windmill in your journal. Write down what force is needed to make it work. Do you notice a pattern of motion? How can we use what we know about forces and motion to help us generate renewable energy?