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directions_2 K.P.1
Understand the positions and motions of objects and organisms observed in the environment.
K.P.1.1
Compare the relative position of various objects observed in the classroom and outside using position words such as: in front of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below and beside.
K.P.1.2
Give examples of different ways objects and organisms move (to include falling to the ground when dropped ):
• Straight
• Zigzag
• Round and round
• Back and forth
• Fast and slow


1.P.1
Understand how forces (pushes or pulls) affect the motion of an object.
1.P.1.1
Explain the importance of a push or pull to changing the motion of an object.
1.P.1.2
Explain how some forces (pushes and pulls) can be used to make things move without touching them, such as magnets.
1.P.1.3
Predict the effect of a given force on the motion of an object, including balanced forces.


2.P.1
Understand the relationship between sound and vibrating objects.
2.P.1.1
Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air.
2.P.1.2
Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate – eardrum and vocal cords.
File Attachments:
  1. FORCE_AND_FRICTION_-_WATERWHEELS.pdf FORCE_AND_FRICTION_-_WATERWHEELS.pdf
  2. imperative_verb_bingo_boards_x_8.docx imperative_verb_bingo_boards_x_8.docx
  3. light_push-pull.pdf light_push-pull.pdf
  4. Predict, Observe, Explain Predict, Observe, Explain
  5. presentation of push and pull.ppt presentation of push and pull.ppt
  6. Push Pull Coloring Page Push Pull Coloring Page
  7. Push Pull Pictures Push Pull Pictures
  8. Pushes_and_Pulls worksheet.doc Pushes_and_Pulls worksheet.doc
  9. Pushing_or_Pulling.pdf Pushing_or_Pulling.pdf
Web Links:
  1. Doll House Doll House
    Decorate the doll house using positions
  2. Edmo and Houdini Edmo and Houdini
    Students click on the position word to move Edmo to various locations around the dog house. In dog house and Billy Bear direct students to move items in, on around, on top etc.
  3. Forces in Action Forces in Action
    Learn about forces in action as you experiment how gradients, weights, motion and resistance affect the movement of various objects with this fun science activity. Try and get the truck down the ramp and to the end of the track by adding a range of weights. Record the results in a table as you watch how the different conditions affect the outcome of the experiments. What happens when you make a steep gradient or add a parachute to the back of the truck? Find out while enjoying this fun, interactive game for kids.
  4. Free White Board Resources-Forces Free White Board Resources-Forces
  5. Glossary of Science Terms Glossary of Science Terms
  6. Location Lesson Location Lesson
  7. NC Common Core and Essential Standards Toolkit K-5 NC Common Core and Essential Standards Toolkit K-5
  8. Pushes and Pulls Simulation Pushes and Pulls Simulation
  9. Spatial Concepts Spatial Concepts
    Click and drag on the animals below to move them around the page. Explore and discuss relationships. Hit reload to play again.
  10. What is Force? What is Force?
Author: Kelly Charles
Last modified: 06.17.2013 6:53 AM (EST)