Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Forces and Motion

Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Forces and Motion

3rd - 5th Grade

5 Qs

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Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Forces and Motion

Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Forces and Motion

Assessment

Quiz

Physics

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-2

Standards-aligned

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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? 

A force caused by the pull of the earth.
A force caused by things rubbing together.
A force caused by something sitting on top of another object.
A force caused by something being compressed, or squished.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does friction have on an object? 

Causes an object to fall.
Friction has no effect on an object.
Slows down and stops it.
Speeds an object up.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Without friction objects would...

Continue to move until it hits another object.
Stop moving more quickly.
remain stationary, or would not move.
Fall to the ground.

Tags

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?

A force called Friction. 
A force caused by the Earth's mass.
Objects can start moving on their own with no help.
Another force acting on the object like a push or a pull.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would it be impossible to play baseball if there were no friction? 

Everyone would become too light and would float off the ground.
Nothing would ever slow down or stop moving. 
Nothing would be able to speed up or start moving.
The rules would change.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2