4.SCI.7
Plan and conduct descriptive investigations to explore the patterns of forces such as gravity, friction, or magnetism in contact or at a distance on an object.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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descriptive investigationspatternsforcesgravityfrictionmagnetismcontactdistanceobject
Skills
- plan investigations (force patterns) #dok2
- conduct investigations (forces on objects) #dok2
- explore (gravity, friction, magnetism with/without contact) #dok2
- identify patterns (resulting from different forces) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of forces such as gravity, friction, and magnetism that act on objects. #dok1
- I can describe how forces can act on an object either through contact or at a distance. #dok1
- I can plan an investigation to observe the patterns of forces acting on an object. #dok2
- I can conduct a descriptive investigation to collect data about how forces affect an object's motion. #dok2
- I can interpret the results from an investigation to determine patterns in force interactions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Forces, such as gravity, friction, and magnetism, can act on objects in predictable ways, either through direct contact or at a distance.
- Scientific investigations help us understand and observe patterns in the way forces affect the motion of objects.
Essential Questions
- What are the different types of forces that can act on an object?
- How do forces like gravity, friction, and magnetism affect objects differently?
- In what ways do forces act through contact or at a distance?
- How can we plan and conduct investigations to find patterns in the effects of forces on objects?
- Why is it important to recognize patterns in how forces influence motion?