Grade 7 Unit 5 The Wonder of Physics
Immerse your child in the fascinating world of mechanics in The Wonder of Physics unit. The unit aims to foster a sense of curiosity and discovery and highlight balance and leverage for 12- 13-year-olds, drawing inspiration from the discoveries of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton. By showing them the laws of motion, force, and energy, we can bring an inner feeling to these highlights.
Through a hands-on approach, students will delve into the concept of forces influencing the motion of objects, gaining a deep understanding of Newton's laws of motion. They will make hypotheses and design and create their own simple machines. They will also gain insights into the phenomenon of friction and its relation to the energy required for motion. The unit concludes with a project that allows students to showcase their understanding of motion, force, and energy.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Physics
Learning Standards
Concept: Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.
Connection: Your child will hear about the development of the science of motion, force and energy. They will work with a phenomenological process of discovery in this unit that will allow them first to observe a phenomenon and then hear about the law. This process gives rise to an inner feeling for the law and is the very essence of curiosity.
Science:
Concept: Forces influence the motion of an object.
Connection: Your child will hear about Newton's laws of motion and observe several demonstrations of the six simple machines. They will have hands-on opportunities to make hypotheses, design, and create their own simple machines, ensuring their active engagement in the learning process.
Concept: An object's motion can be predicted, analyzed, and described.
Connection: Your child will observe many demonstrations to support their deep understanding of motion, force, and energy.