FORCES AND MOTION: THINGS MOVE

(NCDPI Kindergarten Grade Science Unpacking Documents, PDF)

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.

1. Students know that their senses are used to make observations and learn about their environment.
2. Students know that the position of an object can be described by locating the object relative to another object, fixed point, or background.
3. Students know the difference between words used to describe the location of an object such as: (in front of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below, beside) and can communicate  using oral language so that all observers can agree on the position of an object in relation to another object.

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. Students know the various ways that living and nonliving things can move, to include falling to the ground when dropped unless something holds them up.
2. Students know that earth pulls down on all objects.
3. Students know how to observe, describe, and discuss all kinds of moving things—themselves, insects, birds, trees, doors, rain, fans, swings, volleyballs, wagons, etc.—keeping notes, drawing pictures to suggest their
   motion.
4. Students know how to raise questions about the movement of various organisms to include: Do they move in a straight line or zigzag? Is their motion fast or slow? How can you tell? How many ways does an organism move?