Force and Motion Third Grade Science Stations
$13.78
The focus is on NGSS 3-PS2.A and includes concepts such as force (push and pull), surface types and speed.
Force and Motion Science Stations for Third Grade Next Generation Science Standards include 8 different science stations where students can deepen their understanding of force and motion. The focus is on NGSS 3-PS2.A and includes concepts such as force (push and pull), surface types and speed.
Stations Include
► Watch – Students watch a video about force and answer questions.
► Play – Students interact with a video game that runs a car along different surfaced. They then respond to questions about their experience.
► Investigate – Students investigate how a balloon moved based on the size of the balloon and answer questions about it.
► Diagram – Students draw a diagram of a slide with certain specifications, label their diagram and answer questions about it.
► Read – Students read a passage and answer questions about push and pull forces.
► Model – Students model how to create a bigger force and answer questions about their model.
► Explore – Students explore how a pinwheel moves and answer questions about it.
► Sort – Students sort push and pull forces and explain their reasoning.
Differentiated Responses
Each station includes three or four different ways to respond to the experience at the station: short answer questions, fill-in the blank questions, task cards with short answers, task cards with multiple choice. All the variations are similar to one another. Choose the format that best fits your classroom. Students are encouraged to use their science journal. Worksheets are included as well.
Each station is designed to last about 15-20 minutes. Students may do one a day for 8 days, 2 a day for two days, or any format that works for your classroom.
Jennifer Morley –
My students loved this resource. It was engaging and really helped them reflect on what they have learned.
Heather Seegert –
Great directions and easy to follow. The students loved it!
Mackenzie P. –
Could not have been easier to implement and made my planning life so much easier!!
Rebecca Nevling –
This is a great resource! I plan to use it every year!
Amanda J. –
These are a great way to get Science in during small groups etc. Especially on the days when I can't get science in to the day.