Understanding Motion of Objects

What is motion?

• Motion is the color of an object in space.

• Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

• Motion is the force applied to an object.

• Motion is the speed of an object at rest.

What does it mean when an object is still?

• An object is not moving or changing position.

• An object is rotating in place.

• An object is vibrating rapidly.

• An object is changing color continuously.

Can you name something that moves?

• A car

• A tree

• A rock

• A building

What is a car doing when it drives?

• A car is moving.

• A car is running out of gas.

• A car is being repaired.

• A car is parked.

What happens when you throw a ball?

• The ball moves through the air and eventually lands.

• The ball disappears into thin air.

• The ball turns into a bird.

• The ball starts to float upwards.

What is the opposite of moving?

• running

• jumping

• sliding

• stationary

How do we know if something is moving?

• An object is moving if it is making noise.

• An object is moving if its position changes over time.

• An object is moving if it is the same size as another object.

• An object is moving if it is stationary.

What can make an object move?

• A force applied to it.

• Gravity pulling it down.

• Being placed in a vacuum.

• Its color changing.

What is a toy that moves on its own?

• Stuffed animal

• Puzzle

• Board game

• Remote-controlled car

Why do we see cars moving on the road?

• Cars are moved by the gravitational pull of the Earth.

• Cars are controlled by remote devices from a distance.

• Cars move due to the wind pushing them forward.

• We see cars moving on the road because their engines provide the necessary force for movement.