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Lesson Plan

Unit: Forces and Machines

Topic: Force (push and pull) & Effects of forces

Grade Level: 4

Subject: Science

Duration: 40 minutes

Objectives:

Students will be able to define force and provide examples.

Students will investigate the ways in which motion of an object can be changed.

Materials:

Chart paper or whiteboard

Markers or chalk

Examples of forces (e.g., pushing a box, pulling a wagon)

Various objects (e.g., toy car, ball, book)

Worksheets or activity sheets for independent practice

Anticipatory Set:

Display images or short videos depicting different examples of forces (e.g., a person pushing a door, wind
blowing leaves). Ask students to share what they observe and discuss:

What is happening in these images/videos?

Have you ever experienced or seen these types of forces in real life?

Can you provide any examples of forces?

Direct Instruction:
Write the definition of force on the board: “Force is a push or pull on an object that can make it move,
change direction, or stop.”

Discuss the definition and provide real-life examples to reinforce understanding (e.g., pushing a shopping
cart, pulling a door open).

Introduce the concept of balanced and unbalanced forces. Explain that balanced forces keep an object at
rest or moving at a constant speed, while unbalanced forces cause changes in motion.

Explain that forces can be measured using tools like spring scales, but in this lesson, we will focus on
exploring and observing the effects of forces on objects.

Guided Practice:

Divide students into pairs or small groups.

Distribute the objects (e.g., toy car, ball, book) to each group.

Instruct students to explore how different forces can change the motion of their objects.

Encourage them to push, pull, or apply other forces to the objects and observe the resulting changes in
motion.

Provide guidance and support as students experiment, noting any interesting observations or findings.

Closure:

Gather students together and lead a class discussion to share their observations and findings.

Recap the definition of force and discuss examples of how forces can change motion.

Summarize the concept of balanced and unbalanced forces and their effects on motion.

Independent Practice:

Distribute worksheets or activity sheets related to forces and motion.

Instruct students to complete the provided activities independently, applying their knowledge of forces
and motion.

Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.

Assessment:

Use a formative assessment strategy during the guided practice and independent practice phases, such
as observation, questioning, or checking completed worksheets.

Review students’ responses on the worksheets or activity sheets to gauge their understanding of the
objectives.

Consider assigning a short writing task where students describe a real-life example of a force and its
effect on an object.

Follow-up:
Extend the learning by conducting additional experiments or investigations related to forces and motion.

Integrate technology by exploring interactive simulations or videos on forces and motion.

Connect the concept of forces and motion to real-world applications, such as sports or transportation, in
subsequent lessons.

Note: Adjust the lesson plan and its components according to the specific needs and time available in
your classroom.

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