Science Grade 7 Force and Motion

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Science Grade 7 Force and Motion

3-5 Weeks

Role of Forces in Life

What is a Force?

What is Motion?

How Do Forces Affect Daily Life?

How Are Forces Measured?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST3	Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Measuring Forces

Calculating Forces

Manipulating Mathematical Formulas

Predicting Forces

Planning, Designing, Testing, Modifying, Retesting, Apparatus to Measure and Demonstrate Force

Motion

Speed

Distance

Time

Velocity

Acceleration

Force

Inertia

Mass

Weight

Gravity

Friction

Balanced Force

Unbalanced Force

Action Force

Reaction Force

Pressure

Area

Fluid

Buoyant Force

Archimede's Principle

Volume

Density

Article

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FOSS Force and Motion