Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 3

Objective:
1. Identify things that can make objects move such as people, water, wind, magnets.
2. The learners should be able to observe, describe, and investigate the position and
movement of things around them.
3. The learners demonstrate understanding of motion of objects.

Learning within the curriculum:

1. Forces and Motion: Understanding how different forces such as push and pull
affect movement, which connects to identifying things that can make objects move.
2. Simple Machines: Exploring how levers and pulleys can help move objects,
reinforcing the concept of movement and forces in a practical context.

Learning across the curriculum:

1. Mathematics: Measuring distances and using basic geometry to describe the
position of objects, which connects with observing and describing movement.
2. Language Arts: Reading stories or texts that describe movement and motion,
enhancing descriptive language skills while discussing the motion of objects.

Review Motivation:
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Instructional Materials: Images of objects in motion, chart paper
Energizer 1: "Moving Objects Gallery" - Students will work in pairs to find images of
objects in motion (e.g., cars, birds, windmills) in magazines or online, then present
them to the class.
Energizer 2: "Human Wind" - Students will line up and take turns pretending to be
the wind by gently pushing their classmates to demonstrate how wind can make
objects move.

Activities
Activity 1: Exploring Forces
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
Materials: Small balls, toy cars, ramps made from cardboard
Significance: This activity allows students to observe how different forces (push and
pull) affect the movement of objects, enhancing their understanding of motion.

Instructions:
1. Set up ramps at different angles and have students roll balls or toy cars down
them.
2. Ask students to predict which ramp will make the object move faster or travel
further.
3. Have students record their observations on a chart, describing the movement of
the objects.

Rubrics:
- Observations recorded clearly: 5 pts.
- Predictions made and explained: 5 pts.
- Participation in the activity: 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1. What did you observe about the movement of the balls or cars?
2. Which ramp made the object move the fastest? Why do you think that is?
3. Can you describe how different forces affected the motion?
Activity 2: Motion Charades
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: none
Significance: This inclusive activity does not require any materials and encourages
students to demonstrate different movements, enhancing their understanding of
motion through physical activity.

Instructions:
1. Divide the class into small groups.
2. Each group will take turns acting out different motions (e.g., swimming, flying,
rolling) without speaking.
3. The other groups will guess the motion being acted out.
Rubrics:
- Clarity of motion acted out: 5 pts.
- Teamwork and cooperation: 5 pts.
- Engagement in guessing: 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1. What movements did you find easiest to act out?
2. Which movement was the hardest to guess? Why?
3. How do you think these movements relate to the concept of motion?

Analysis:
Activity 1 - Students will engage in critical thinking by predicting and observing the
effects of different ramps on the movement of objects. They will connect their
findings to the forces that cause movement, demonstrating an understanding of
motion.
Activity 2 - This activity promotes cooperative learning as students work together to
understand and express different types of movements, reinforcing their
understanding of motion in a fun and interactive way.

Abstraction:
The objective focuses on understanding how various forces impact the movement of
objects in our surroundings. By observing and investigating these movements,
students can relate their learning to real-world phenomena. Concepts such as gravity
and friction can further deepen their understanding of motion and forces.
1. Motion is influenced by various forces acting on an object, such as gravity, friction,
and applied forces.
2. Understanding how to describe and measure motion helps in various fields,
including science and engineering, allowing students to connect their learning to
real-world applications.

Application:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
1. Task: Create a simple machine using household items that demonstrates
movement.
2. Task: Write a short story describing a day in the life of an object, detailing how it
moves and what forces act upon it.
Discussion: Students will share their machines and stories, discussing the
principles of motion they applied in their projects.

Assessment:
Teaching Strategy: Think-Pair-Share

Questions:
1. Can you name three things that can make objects move?
2. What forces did you observe in the activities today?
3. How does understanding motion help us in our daily lives?

For Higher Order Thinking Skills:

Questions:
1. How would the movement of a toy car change if the ramp were made of a different
material?
2. Why is it important to understand the concept of motion in sports?
3. How can we apply our knowledge of motion to improve transportation methods?

Answers:
1. The friction between the ramp and the toy car would change, affecting the speed
and distance, demonstrating the impact of surface materials on motion.
2. Understanding motion helps athletes improve performance by optimizing
techniques that enhance speed and agility.
3. Knowledge of motion can lead to innovations in vehicle design, making them more
efficient and safer for transportation.

Assignment:
1. Observe and describe three different objects in your home that can move. Write a
short paragraph for each object explaining how it moves and what makes it move.