Knowledge/Skill Building

🧲 Mapping Unbalanced & Field Forces

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Effective Communication MS-PS3-1 MS-PS3-1 MS-PS2-3

The teacher models how to distinguish balanced vs. unbalanced forces and how non-contact forces act through fields. Students analyze one shared dataset from the balloon rocket demo and examine a sample kinetic energy vs. speed graph, discussing how graphical patterns reveal relationships. Key vocabulary (net force, kinetic energy, magnetic field, friction) is clarified for accurate notebook use.

Plan day
Day 1
Duration
10 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps