8/14/18 TASKS

I​NDEPENDENT STATION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Working ​SILENTLY​ AND I​ NDEPENDENTLY
2. RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION
3. Title a brand new page in your notebook:​ Forces
4. Write today’s date on the top right 8/14/18

Part 1:​ Check It! 5 min

Directions:
1. Check your grades ​Pinnacle Gradebook
2. Answer the following reflection questions on the boxes below:

A) Did you turn in your Tasks #1-4 HW last week? Was it complete?

B) What is your Science Grade so far?

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Part 2:​ Preview It! (Vocabulary) 5 - 7 min.
Directions:
1. Copy the following chart in your notebook.
2 Click on the following link ​Science Dictionary​ to fill out vocab chart​ IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK!

WORD DEFINITION REPHRASE IMAGE

DEFINITION IN YOUR
OWN WORDS/GIVE AN
EXAMPLE
 Example: The sun and all the
solar system planets, moons, comets,
asteroids, and other
objects that revolve around
it.
The planets and other solar
objects like the sun that orbit
in outer space.

1. Force

2. Motion

3. Gravity

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Part 3:​ Read It! 10 min.
Directions:
1. Read the passage below.
2 Highlight key points as you read. Write down three key points that you highlighted.
Forces  
Carson has been riding a scooter for almost as long as he can remember. As you can see,
he’s really good at it. He can even do tricks in the air. It takes a lot of practice to be able to control a
scooter like this. Carson automatically applies just the right forces to control his scooter.  

Defining Force
Force​ is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several
fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic
force, and weak and strong nuclear forces. When it comes to the motion of
everyday objects, however, the forces of interest include mainly gravity, friction,
and applied force. ​Applied force​ is force that a person or thing applies to an
object.

Q: What forces act on Carson’s scooter?

A: Gravity, friction, and applied forces all act on Carson’s scooter. ​Gravity​ keeps pulling both Carson
and the scooter toward the ground. ​Friction​ between the wheels of the
scooter and the ground prevent the scooter from sliding but also slow it
down. In addition, Carson ​applies forces​ to his scooter to control its speed
and direction.

Force and Motion

Forces cause all motions. Everytime the motion of an object changes, it’s
because a force has been applied to it. Force can cause a stationary object
to start moving or a moving object to change its speed or direction or both. A
change in the speed or direction of an object is called acceleration. Look at
Carson’s brother Colton in the Figure below. He’s getting his scooter started by pushing off with his
foot. The force he applies to the ground with his foot starts the scooter moving in the opposite
direction. The harder he pushes against the ground, the faster the scooter will go.

Figure 1:​ Scooter rider pushing off the ground

How much an object accelerates when a force is applied to it depends not only on the strength of the
force but also on the object’s mass. For example, a heavier scooter would be harder to accelerate.
Colton would have to push with more force to start it moving and move it faster.

Q: What units do you think are used to measure force?

A: The SI unit for force is the Newton (N). A Newton is the force needed to cause a mass of 1
kilogram to accelerate at 1 m/s2, so a Newton equals 1 kg • m/s2. The Newton was named for the
scientist Sir Isaac Newton, who is famous for his laws of motion and gravity.

Part 4:​ Write it! 15 min.

Directions:
1. Copy the questions in your notebook.
2. Answer the questions from the reading in your notebook.

a. What is force?
b. Name 3 fundamental forces.
c. What role does gravity play on Carson’s scooter?
d. What role does friction play on Carson’s scooter?
e. What role does applied force play on Carson’s scooter?
f. What is acceleration?
g. What two factors influence how much an object will accelerate?

Part 5:​ Watch It! 5 - 7 min.

Directions:
1. ​Watch the ​Forces and Motion Video
2. Copy the following statements and fill in the blanks in your notebook.

a. Name three examples of forces:

● _______________
● _______________
● _______________
b. A force ​______________​ exist by itself because it is an interaction.

c. Forces affect the ​____________​ and ​___________​ of all things.

d. Name the force exerted on us that keeps us glued to the ground.

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Part 6: ​Done Early? Extend It!
5 - 7 min.
Directions:
1. Watch the ​Sir Isaac Newton Video
2. Write 5 f​ un facts​ you learned about Sir Isaac Newton from this video:
a. One thing I learned about Isaac Newton was ...
b.
c.
d.
e.