Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Forces and Motion
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Physics
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Medium
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Based on the content of these questions, this quiz addresses the fundamental physics concepts of forces and motion, specifically focusing on friction and its effects on objects. The material is appropriate for elementary students in grades 3-5, as it requires understanding basic force concepts without complex mathematical calculations. Students need to grasp that friction is a force created when surfaces rub together, comprehend how friction affects motion by slowing or stopping objects, and understand that forces are necessary to initiate movement in stationary objects. The questions also require students to apply their understanding of friction to real-world scenarios, such as predicting what would happen in the absence of friction and connecting these concepts to familiar activities like playing baseball. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying elementary physics and forces in grades 3-5. The quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of basic force and motion principles before moving on to more complex topics. It works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as guided practice during instruction, or as a review tool to reinforce key concepts about friction and forces. Teachers can also assign this as homework to extend learning beyond the classroom or use it to identify students who may need additional support with these foundational physics concepts. The quiz aligns with standards such as 3-PS2-1 and 5-PS2-1, which address how forces affect the motion of objects and the relationship between balanced and unbalanced forces.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is friction?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does friction have on an object?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Without friction objects would...
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
NGSS.HS-PS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes a stationary (still) object to start moving?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would it be impossible to play baseball if there were no friction?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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