Force and Motion Science Task Cards and more Print and Digital

Does teaching force and motion to your 3rd, 4th or 5th graders make you cringe? It doesn't have to! Learning about force and motion has just become much more fun with this set of task cards, activities, and even a force and motion game! Two sets of task cards are included, one in color, one in black and white.

This resource not only includes the Digital Easel version, but a ten question quick assessment as well.

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This force and motion task card resource is PERFECT for the busy teacher!

• Low prep, just print and go
• Saves you time, this resource covers concepts required in most states, giving you a resource to teach, reinforce or assess students
• The blackline version is a perfect alternative for homework. One or two pages gives practice without being overwhelming
• Task cards are easy to use for both teachers and students
• Easy for a sub to use
• Perfect for independent work, or in groups
• Students will understand force and motion concepts

Special Features about this Task Card Set

• Two center/seatwork activities are included, also print and go
• A FREE digital Easel version is included, plus a FREE Easel Assessment
• A game board is included for use at centers/stations or group work
• Print and digital
• Two task cards set included (color and black and white)
• Addresses Next Generation, Teks, and VA SOL standards (see below)
• Reading selections have been written by a professional children's curriculum writer. Experience includes writing on-line curriculum for CNN and Coca Cola, 7 books for The Child's World Press and writing weekly social studies newspapers for American Legacy Publishers.

This resource addresses the following standards:

Next Generation Science Common Core Standards:

Under 3-PS2.A

3-PS2.A: Forces and Motion

*Each force acts on one particular object and has both strength and a direction. An object at rest typically has multiple forces acting on it, but they add to give zero net force on the object. Forces that do not sum to zero can cause changes in the object’s speed or direction of motion.

3PS2.B: Types of Interactions

* Objects in contact exert forces on each other.

* Electric, and magnetic forces between a pair of objects do not require that the objects be in contact.

TEKS Standards (Texas)

TEKS.3.6.A

VA SOL Standards (Virginia)

VA SOL 3.2.b

VA SOL 5.2.a

VA SOL 5.2.b

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This resource includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Notes
• Great Web Resources
• Great Force and Motion Books
• Black and White Task Cards
• Colored Task Cards
• Two Center/ Seat Work Activities
• Force and Motion Game
• Student Answer Sheet and Grading Key
• Easel activity
• Easel Assessment

This resource addresses the following force and motion concepts:

1. Friction
2. Magnetism
3. Repel
4. Attract
5. Inertia
6. Force
7. Push/pull
8. Motion
9. Gravity
10. Static electricity
11. Position
12. Weight
13. Distance
14. Acceleration

Check out the PREVIEW to learn more!

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Task cards can be used in many different ways:

1. Centers and/or stations…since task cards can be done in any

order, they are easy to share.

2. In pairs or small groups

3. Whole class

a. Quick review before going home, or to specials

b. Teacher reads question, students write answers on white

board

c. Use as an assessment. Task cards don’t feel like a test, so

test phobic students are more relaxed.

4. Independent work at seats

5. Send home for homework as reinforcement for students

needing remediation

6. Test Prep

7. Games..use game boards and dice. Place task cards upside down above game board. As students move around board they must answer task card questions. Partners use the grading key to tell if the answer is correct. Student may only move if the answer is correct.

8. Scoot...Give one force and motion answer sheet and one task card per student. Give students 30 seconds to answer their task card question on the answer sheet. Set timer for 30 seconds again and say, "Scoot". Student leaves his/her card on their desk and move to the next seat to answer that question. When the timer dings say, "Scoot" again and students move to next seat until all cards are answered on the answer sheet.

9. Scavenger Hunt...Hide force and motion cards around the classroom. Give each student one answer sheet. Students search for cards and answer them as they are found.

10. Jenga...Number Jenga blocks to 36 (or less if you wish). Students play in groups of three-four and take turns pulling them out. Students all answer the task card number on each block on their answer sheet until the Jenga blocks tumble.

11. Exit ticket...Pass one task card to each student plus one sticky note. Students answer on the sticky note and place on board on the way out the door.

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Comments about this resource include:

"My kids absolutely loved using the activities in this file. The task cards were great for reinforcement and they loved playing the game."

"I really appreciate this resource. Definitely one of my best purchases!"

"Excellent questions on the task cards. This was a great review for our forces unit. Although the task cards are multiple choice, they are still rigorous."

"Thank you for helping me make science more fun!"

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This resource is available in two other formats:

Force and Motion PowerPoint

Force and Motion Digital Boom Cards

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About this Teacher Author

Jan Bernard

National Board Certified Teacher (2001-2011), Masters in Curriculum, Gifted Certified, Cobb County Elementary Teacher of the Year, Addison Elementary Teacher of the Year, Bullard Elementary Teacher of the Year, Atlanta Journal and Constitution Honor Teacher finalist ($5000 award), District 3 Georgia Science Teacher of the Year, Author of seven books published by The Child's World Press, Wrote online k-12 social studies and language arts curriculum for Coca Cola, curriculum writer for CNN, curriculum writer for American Legacy Publishers 2009-2014, 25 years teaching experience in grades 1st-4th.

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