This Force and Motion for Patterns in Motion 5E Model Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit using the 5E Model lesson plans. It focuses on patterns in motion, including the concepts of forces that affect patterns in motion. Throughout the unit students make observations and measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. The unit includes three parts for each 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) and more.

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Included in this Patterns in Motion Science Resource

• Teacher Notes that provide an overview of the resource and explanation of the NGSS standards for Force and Motion 3-PS2-2: Patterns in Motion
• Common Misconceptions about Patterns in Motion
• Teaching Timeline available with four different options, including a correlation with the Third Grade Science Stations
• Vocabulary Cards to reinforce force and motion key terms throughout the unit These are the same vocabulary cards available in the Third Grade Science Stations
• Big Idea Posters for Patterns in Motion that illustrate the main concepts students will learn
• Exit Tickets in three formats: short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice
• Google Slides Teacher Presentation that supports the student resources
• Google Slides Student Resources for a paperless option

What is the 5E Instructional Model?

The 5E Model is student-led, with the teacher acting mainly as the facilitator. Through open-ended questions, real-life experiences, guided investigations, and research, the students gain a deep understanding of the scientific topics that are covered in the lessons. Each stage of the model serves as a foundation to the next, creating a coherent model that frames lessons, activities, and units.

Find out more about the 5E Unit Plans in this blog post.

This Patterns in Motion 5E Unit Plan is the second of two plans that cover the 3rd Grade Physical Science Standards for Motion and Forces. The first Unit Plan is Balanced and Unbalanced Forces.erspayteachers.com/Product/Force-and-Motion-5E-Unit-Plans-for-Third-Grade-3508315″>Part One and Part Two together in a BUNDLE.

Objectives and Timeline for Each Section of the 5E Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Unit

Engage

Objectives:

• Students will access prior knowledge about how objects move.
• Student interest in patterns in motion will be sparked.
• The teacher will be able to identify student misconceptions about patterns in motion.

Parts and Duration:

• Part 1 (What Is This?): 10 minutes
• Part 2 (My Experiences): 15 minutes
• Part 3 (Introducing): 15 minutes

Explore

Objectives:

• Students will work together to investigate patterns in motion. They will do this by observing a marble in a bowl and a skateboard in a halfpipe.
• Students will gather very general information about factors that affect patterns in motion.
• Students will use observations and information to make a hypothesis about forces that affect the motion of a skateboard in a halfpipe.
• Students will plan an investigation and test their hypothesis.

Parts and Duration:

• Part 1 (Check It Out): 15 minutes
• Part 2 (Read About It): 20 minutes
• Part 3 (You Try It): 30 minutes

Explain

Objectives:

• Students will work collaboratively to determine what affected the motion of their skateboards.
• Students will listen to the teacher’s explanation about patterns in motion.
• Students will use the new information to revise their explanations about the factors that caused the pattern in the motion of their slides.

Parts and Duration:

• Part 1 (What Does It Mean?): 10 minutes
• Part 2 (What Is Force?): 20 minutes
• Part 3 (Putting It All Together): 15 minutes

Extend

Objectives:

• Students will apply what they have learned about patterns in motion to a new situation.
• Students will deepen their understanding of patterns in motion, gaining a more generalized knowledge of these specific scientific concepts.
• The teacher will resolve all persisting student misconceptions about patterns in motion.

Parts and Duration:

• Part 1 (What’s the Pattern?): 15 minutes
• Part 2 (Show What You Know): 25 minutes
• Part 3 (Have Fun With It!): 15 minutes

Evaluate

Objectives:

• Students will evaluate their own understanding of force and motion.
• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and vocabulary.
• The teacher will encourage students to ask questions that could lead to future investigations.

Parts and Duration:

• Part 1 (What I Know): 20 minutes
• Part 2 (Showing Patterns): 10 minutes
• Part 3 (Wrapping It All Up): 20 minutes