Motion and Simple Machines

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Get ready to move! The brand-new Motion and Simple Machines course is filled with hands-on activities! Students will learn about motion and force, gravity, pulleys, levers, and so much more in this one-of-a-kind unit study. See Newton’s laws put into action and document the ways machines make our lives easier. Then build your own machine on our unique “Project Day” final lesson! Each family will need one copy of the course book and one student journal per child. Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning! Lesson 1: Force and Motion Lesson 2: Newton’s First Law Lesson 3: Speed and Velocity Lesson 4: Newton’s Second Law Lesson 5: Gravity Lesson 6: Newton’s Third Law Lesson 7: Energy and Motion Lesson 8: Simple Machines Lesson 9: Wedges and Levers Lesson 10: Inclined Planes, Wheels, and Axles Lesson 11: Pulleys and Screws Lesson 12: Project Day The Good and the Beautiful science team has created original, high-quality videos to accompany our science units , making the courses even easier to teach! The Motion and Simple Machines science unit includes access to engaging videos that highlight specific topics such as Isaac Newton, gravity, and the history of wheels. Access the Motion and Simple Machines videos here .