Physical Science · Forces & Motion
Patterns of Motion & Prediction
Observe repeated motion, identify a pattern, test a prediction, and revise when conditions change.
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Patterns of Motion & Prediction
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- Record repeated positions to identify a motion pattern.
- Use an observed pattern to predict and test the next positions.
Key science ideas
- Repeated observations can reveal a motion pattern.
- Commit a prediction before revealing its test result.
- Changed setups can produce changed patterns.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 3
- 45 min
- ~8 min prep
- 3-PS2-2
- 4 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary