Force Dynamics Slides
Visual presentation for grades 4-5 introducing balanced/unbalanced forces, patterns of motion, and energy transfer in the context of an offshore rescue mission.
Rescue Rig Activity
A STEM activity for grades 4-5 involving a pulley system (Rescue Rig) to demonstrate balanced and unbalanced forces using pennies as weights. students collect data on motion patterns.
Energy Expressway Activity
A grade 4-5 science activity investigating energy transfer and patterns of motion using marble collisions on a track. Students explore how mass and velocity affect energy transfer.
Force Balance Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for grades 4-5 focusing on balanced/unbalanced forces and energy transfer. Includes setup instructions, facilitation prompts, and answer keys for both activities.
STAAR Motion Mastery Quiz
A STAAR-formatted review for Grade 5 students covering TEKS 5.7A. Includes multiple-choice questions on balanced forces and energy transfer, plus a constructed response section.
STEM Solution Rubric
A comprehensive assessment rubric for teachers to evaluate the engineering design process and force concept application during STEM activities for all grade levels.