Motion Basics
What is motion?
The change in position of an object.
What can you use to observe an object’s motion?
Your eyes, a video camera, or a stopwatch.
What do we measure to find out how fast something is moving?
Time.
What is a pattern?
A repeated or predictable sequence.
What does it mean to predict?
To make an educated guess about what will happen next.
Name one thing that can move.
A car, a ball, a person, etc.
Why is it important to make observations?
To understand how an object moves and to collect data.
What are some units we could use to measure distance?
Inches, Meters, Feet, Miles
Can you give an example of a pattern in motion?
A pendulum swinging back and forth.
How can we use measurements to predict future motion?
By using past data to estimate future outcomes.
What do we call the force that pulls objects toward each other?
Gravity
What type of observations can we make?
Qualitative (descriptive) and quantitative (measurable).
How can you measure the speed of a toy car?
Measure the distance it travels and the time it takes.
Why do scientists look for patterns?
To make predictions about future events.
Why is it important to predict future motion?
To prepare for what might happen and ensure safety.
True or False: All objects in motion are moving at the same speed.
False.
Name one way to record your observations.
Writing in a notebook or drawing a picture.
What tool would you use to measure time?
A stopwatch.
What might a pattern in motion help us understand?
How far an object will travel in the future.
Name a real-life situation where predicting motion is important.
Driving a car or launching a rocket.
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
Speed is how fast something is moving, and velocity is speed with a direction.
What is the first step in making an observation?
Look closely at the object or event.
What is a measurement?
A way to describe the size, length, or amount of something.
How can patterns help in everyday life?
They help us plan activities and make decisions.
What might happen if we don’t make predictions about motion?
We could be unprepared for changes in motion or accidents.