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SC15.3.2

Science (2015) Grade(s): 3

SC15.3.2
Investigate, measure, and communicate in a graphical format how an observed pattern of motion (e.g., a child swinging in a swing, a ball rolling back and forth in a bowl, two children teetering on a see-saw, a model vehicle rolling down a ramp of varying heights, a pendulum swinging) can be used to predict the future motion of an object.

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Planning and Carrying out Investigations

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns

Knowledge

Students know:

The patterns of an object's motion in various situations can be observed and measured.
When past motion exhibits a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it.

Skills

Students are able to:

Investigate the motion of an object.
Identify patterns in the motion of an object.
Measure the motion of an object.
Communicate graphically the pattern of motion of an object.
Use patterns of motion of an object to predict future motion of that object.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The pattern in the motion of the object can be used to predict future motion.

Vocabulary

Investigate
Measure
Communicate
Graphical format
Motion
Pattern
Predict
Phenomenon
Data

Aligned Learning Resources

Super Swingers

Scientific Theory & Evidence StudyJam

Scientific Methods StudyJam

Investigations to Collect Data StudyJam

Design by Adaptive Theme