Grade 3/ L.1: Motion

Position is the place where something is. You can use

words like above, below, next to, and far away from to

describe the position of an object.

• True

• False

To describe how far apart objects are we use distance.

• True

• False

In the metric system we use millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers.

• True

• False

In the US system, we use inches, yards, or miles. Rulers or metersticks are used to measure

direction.

• True

• False

Direction tells which way a line points from one object or another.

• True

• False

To describe position, you must use distance only.

• True

• False

The words north, south, east, and west describe direction. Words such as left, right, up, down, forward, and backward can also be used for direction.

• True

• False

Speed means something is moving or changing position.

• True

• False

What is the pattern of motion when you are on a

swing? How can you predict the patterns of motion

of the girl swinging in the photo?

• Backward

• Forward

In what pattern of motion do the clock arms move?

• Back and Forth

• Round and Round