7th Grade Science Guide
7.1: Forces & Motion 3 Dimensions & Progressions
Unit 1
● I can provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.
● Students will bowl with objects of different masses to demonstrate that the motion or
● Lesson Plan ● Student Lab Sheet
acceleration of the object depends on its mass and the forces on the object.
Activity: Force PowerPoint
Objective
Overview
Materials
● I can describe forces acting on objects, and
● Student use Cornell Notes while listening to a lecture on forces
● Forces PowerPoint
describe Newton’s laws of motion.
Activity: Changes in Mass Affect Motion?
Objective
Overview
Materials
● I can provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.
● Students explore the
● Lesson Plan ● Cars, Pulley, Pulley
relationship between the force acting on an object and the object’s mass and resulting motion. Student investigate what makes a system stable and what causes changes within a system and draw conclusions from patterns.
clamp, Mass for Cars, String, Hanging Weight Set, Meter stick, Balance, Motion sensor - Vernier
Activity: Balloon Rockets
Objective
Overview
Materials
● I can provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.
● Students use a balloon rocket, and change variables (shape, size, weight) to explore how
● Under Pressure: Launch a Balloon Rocket ● Balloons (various shapes and sizes), Plastic Straw, Tape, Stopwatch (optional), Weights (optional) Note: Weights can be added to balloons for more in-depth exploration, Veneer
the changes in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the force
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