Force
What is the definition of force?
A force is a push or a pull.
Which force pulls down?
The force of gravity
All the examples of pushing and pulling forces in spring, summer, fall, and winter had more than one force involved. Why?
There is the force of gravity which acts on all objects.
Will you get this question right? Yes or No?
Yes!
Which force involves two surfaces rubbing together?
friction
Which force pushes up?
The force of Buoyancy
In our investigation of magnetism using a jar of clips, beads, and confetti, why were we not able to separate the beads from the confetti using the magnet?
The beads and confetti are not magnetic and magnets only attract metal objects.
What is the name of the sheet you must read on Fridays?
The Go-Home Sheet
Which force pulls on your bones?
Muscular force
Which two words are used when we talk about things that are moving?
Direction and speed.
What are 6 words we used in order to explain how the shape of the clay changed during our investigation?
Example: stretch, bend, twist, break, squeeze, squish
What is the name for Matthew 5:3-12?
The Beatitudes
What are the two forces that can sometimes pull and sometimes push?
Magnetic force and static electric force
When is there no movement?
When forces are balanced, there is no movement. (Remember the canoe floating on water!)
How did we increase the speed of the toy car on the launch platform?
Pull back harder on the elastic, and push harder on the car
Who can use force?
Everyone!
Name 4 things that forces can cause or do.
Movement (position), change speed, change direction, change shape
Explain what happens when forces are unbalanced.
Movement in the direction of the greater force. (Remember the canoe sinking because gravity was greater than buoyancy!)
How could you measure the speeds of two cars in a race?
Use a stopwatch to measure how long it takes each car to cross the finish line. (The distance has to be the same). The car with the shorter time is faster.
What is the memory verse for this week?
Proverbs 3:1-2