Force and Motion
Enduring Understandings* There are a variety of forces always acting upon objects, affecting the way the objects move.
* Because the natural world is understandable, scientists use logic and innovation to apply what they learn from nature and develop technology useful for humans. * Energy can occur in different forms. It can be transferred between objects or it can be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed. * Sources of energy can be conserved (used wisely and protected) |
Essential QuestionsWhat is the relationship between motion and energy?
How do forces influence motion? How can we model forces and motion? How does object’s mass influence motion? How can a scientist plan and conduct experiments to produce valid results? How can we describe the many forms energy can take? In what ways can energy be transformed or transferred? How does understanding the benefits and limitations of different energy sources lead to decisions about conservation? |
Radiant, mechanical, electrical |
Vocabulary/Concepts
push/pull |
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Push is a motion to move an object away.
Pull bring and object toward you |
work |
the energy transferred when a force is applied to move an object over a distance.
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net force |
force |
mass |
energy |
energy transfers |
Renewable/Nonrenewable |
