Force and Motion

More about forces!

We invite you to visit these two amazing links where you can work interactively to learn and practice what you have learned about forces! 

Here you can find: 

 Facts about forces and its different types

Types of Forces

Forces and motion interactive link 

Interactive link to learn more about forces

What are forces and motion?

Whether you know it or not, you are surrounded by ‘forces’ every day. Force is just another word for the pull or push action that makes things move or to change the motion of an object due to the push or pull action.

Everything around us and in the universe works on the concept of force. This can include the waving of a tree limb in a breeze all the way to the turning of a planet in a galaxy. They all work with the concept of ‘force’.

Watch the following videos to learn more about forces and motion! 

Force and motion 

Push and Pull

Song about Forces and Motion

What is force?

Force and Motion

Have you ever wondered about the following?

Why do things fall to the ground?

Why does a bicycle speed up as it rolls downhill?

Why do you sometimes feel a floating sensation on a roller coaster?

Let us know about your theories to answer to those questions in the comment section bellow. Thanks in advance :)

Interdependent Systems

Lifestyle Choices

During this week, we will be starting our new unit of inquiry which is part of the ransdiciplinary theme Who we are.

Central Idea: 
Lifestyle decisions affect how body systems work, impacting health and survival.

  

The lines of Inquiry are: 

• The body is made up of several systems that are interdependent.
• Forces make objects and bodies move.
• Lifestyle choices affect  the body (alcohol,drugs, sedentary lifestyle, exercise).

    

During this unit we will be: