Describing motion seems like it should be easy – but it’s actually tricky. When scientists think about motion they use words like RELATIVE, REFERENCE POINTS, DISTANCE, DISPLACEMENT, SPEED, DISTANCE, and TIME!
Use the websites below to help you fill out the handout. You will glue this handout into your notebook.
What is motion exactly? What branch of science studies motion? Check out this website for help (just read the first paragraph) – CLICK HERE!
How is motion relative? PLAY THE INTRODUCTION, THE TRIALS, and THE REVIEW. Now Click Here!
To understand motion, you have to know what reference points are. Scroll down to Point Of Reference. Click here to find out for yourself!
What is the difference between distance and displacement? Check out this site. CLICK HERE!
Difference between distance and displacement. Click here!
Now you know about motion but what is speed? And how can you calculate it? Do the LEARN SECTION, THE TEST, AND THE REVIEW CLICK HERE!
ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK DRAW AND LABEL 5 PICTURES THAT WOULD HELP TEACH THESE CONCEPTS TO A YOUNGER CHILD. REMEMBER NOT TO GIVE ME A CUP OF DIRT!
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