
Force and Motion
Force and motion are fundamental to all matter in the universe and are integral parts of our daily lives. A force is a push or a pull on an object that is caused by an interaction with another object. Forces influence objects that are at rest or that are already in motion. Isaac Newton's three laws of motion describe how forces interact with objects to influence motion. These laws involve inertia, mass, velocity, and momentum. Key forces include gravity, friction, and magnetism. A force is required to do work, and generating a force requires energy. Energy can be stored as potential energy, or it can have kinetic energy—the energy of motion. Energy can also be converted and exchanged through energy transfer.
- Unit Guide
- Unit Resource List
- NGSS Correlations Chart
- Force and Motion Unit Roadmaps
Unit Nonfiction Books

Force and Motion
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- Book Quiz
- Digital
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- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
- Digital
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- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
- Digital
Lesson Resources
- Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
- Discussion Cards
- Blank Discussion Cards
Project-Based Learning Packs

Interactive Science Lessons

Process Activities
FOCUS Books

Soccer
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Gravity in the Solar System
mid- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Gravity in the Solar System Read Gravity in the Solar System See the Quiz for Gravity in the Solar SystemDigital

Racecars
mid- Single-sided
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- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Roller Coasters
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction?
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- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction? Read Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction? See the Quiz for Perpetual Motion: Fact or Fiction?Digital
Supporting Materials
Investigation Packs
Friction
- Complete Investigation Pack
- Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
- I.File Response Sheet
- I.Files Teaching Tips
I.Files




Mystery File

Diving
- Digital
Science Fair Resources
Science Videos

Braking and Friction
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Effects of Friction
- Discussion Questions
- Video

FlipperBot
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Force and Motion in Kickball
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video

Gravity, the Moon, and Tides
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Slow-Motion Popcorn (no audio)
- Discussion Questions
- Video

The Science of Skis
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Career Files

Aeronautical Engineer; Professional Athlete; Reduced-Gravity Aircraft Pilot
- Digital
Quick Reads






Reading A-Z Books
Science Diagrams

Direction of Gravity's Pull on Earth
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Force x Distance = Work
- Digital

Magnets Attract and Repel
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Mass, Distance, and Gravity
- Digital
Game Packs