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Doing Work
Any time we use force to move something, we are doing work. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting are all examples of work. This unit helps students explore the concepts of work and force. Students will learn that the amount of work required to perform a task depends on the amount of force needed to move it, as well as the distance an object will be moved. We are able to move things by only using our bodies, but using machines makes work easier and faster. Machines may be simple or complex. Each machine is well suited to help us perform certain tasks.
Overview Resources
Unit Nonfiction Books
Doing Work
low- Single-sided book | Projectable
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz | Projectable
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz
mid
- Single-sided book | Projectable
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz | Projectable
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz
high
Lesson Resources
Process Activities
FOCUS Books
My Day of Work
low
low
Building a House
mid
mid
Trucks and Diggers
mid
mid
Working While Playing
mid
mid
Animals That Do Work
high
high
Supporting Materials
Show Me Only
Activities
Additional Reading
Comprehension Support
Vocabulary
Investigation Packs
Simple Machines
I.Files
Mystery File
Pulley
Science Fair Resources
Science Fair Project Ideas
Science Videos
Air Hub
Doing Work with a Wagon
Forces
Suspension Bridges
What Is a Lever?
Career Files
Engineer; Steam Roller Operator; Tow Truck Driver; Crane Operator
Quick Reads
Concept Books
All Doing Work Concept Books
Reading A-Z Books
Simple Machines - Level K
Graphic Organizers
Ask and Answer Questions
Main Idea and Details
Word Smart
Retelling Rubrics
Nonfiction Retelling Rubric
Science Diagrams
Force x Distance = Work
Simple Machines
Game Packs
Complete Doing Work Game Pack
Image Cards
Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Cards
Doing Work
Word Work
Crossword; Unscramble; Wordplay
Book Assembly
Single-Sided Concept
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Double-Sided Concept
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