3 - 5 Curriculum Home Connections
Don't Slip FrictionIn this lesson students will investigate frictional forces between a block of wood and 3M™ Sandpaper. They will measure, record, and graph the force needed to move the block of wood across various grades of 3M™ Sandpaper using either spring scales or rubber bands. Download activity |
How Strong Is It: AdhesiveIn this lesson, students will work in small groups to gather quantitative data about the amount of force needed to pull a Post-it® Notes from the surface of a CD along the plane of the CD. Download activity |
Interaction at a Distance: MagnetsStudents come in contact with and use magnets every day. They often don't consider that there are different types of magnets and that they are made for different purposes. In this class activity students explore magnetic strength and how combining magnets can increase it. Download activity |
Strong as NewspaperArchitecture is a practical application of design and engineering, which utilizes applied math and science principals. In this lesson, students make a simple but strong structure from tubes made from rolled up newspaper. Download activity |
Links and Resources
- How Stuff Works!
- ScienceChannel.com
- DiscoveryNews.com
- Science.gov
- 3M.com
- Discovery Education's Classroom Resources: Free tools and more information for teachers, students and parents
- Science Homework Help: Videos, virtual labs and interactive tools to help you master the basics
- Science Fair Central: Project ideas and tips
- Learning Adventures
- National Youth Science Foundation
- Minnesota STEM Initiative