Forces and Interactions
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 3 Performance Expectations related to Forces and Interactions.- 3-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.
- 3-PS2-2: Make observations and/or measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.
- 3-PS2-3: Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.
- 3-PS2-4: Define a simple design problem that can be solved by applying scientific ideas about magnets.
Correlated Resources
Physical
Energy
Energy on the Playground - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Energy on the Playground Read Energy on the Playground See the Quiz for Energy on the PlaygroundDigital
Static Electricity - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Magnets
Magnets - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
Magnets in Toys - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Finding North - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnet Magic - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnetic Rocks - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnets in the Home - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnets - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3
Using Magnets - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Big, Strong Magnets - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3
Things Move
Jump Rope - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Swings - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-2
New
New
New
Physical
Machines
Waterwheels and Windmills - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Waterwheels and Windmills Read Waterwheels and Windmills See the Quiz for Waterwheels and WindmillsDigital
Machines with Magnets - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
Physical
Force and Motion
Force and Motion - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2
Soccer - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Roller Coasters - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Motion in Sports - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-2
Force and Motion, Part 2: What Is Acceleration? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-1
Force and Motion, Part 5: Force, Mass, and Acceleration - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-1
Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and Magnetism - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
Remote Control - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-PS2-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital