Explore the physics of motion in a hands-on, age-appropriate way. Science Together: Forces introduces students to gravity, friction, pressure, flight, and simple machines through guided activities and real-world applications. Designed for multi-age learning, this unit encourages scientific thinking and active exploration without requiring a background in science.
What Students Learn:
Types of forces and their effects on motion
Acceleration, momentum, and Newton’s laws
Gravity, friction, and drag
Pressure and hydraulics
Floating, flight, and simple machines
What’s Included:
Lesson guide with weekly teaching plans
Student worksheets and guided note pages
Vocabulary games and review activities
Hands-on experiments using household items
Optional pacing guide for flexibility
Additional Notes:
Required Book:Mammoth Science by David Macaulay (purchased separately)
Designed for grades 4–8; adaptable for varied learning levels
Secular content; does not address origins or age of the Earth
Pairs well with other Science Together units for a full-year science program
