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Science (2015) Grade(s): 5

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Design and conduct a test to modify the speed of a falling object due to gravity (e.g., constructing a parachute to keep an attached object from breaking).*

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Knowledge

Students know:

The gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed downward towards the center of Earth.
How an engineering design process is used to design and conduct a test.
The properties (surface area, substance, weight) of different materials used to modify the speed of a falling object will affect the fall.

Skills

Students are able to:

Apply scientific ideas to solve design problems.
Generate and compare multiple solutions to a problem based on how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the design solution.

Understanding

Students understand that:

A device added to a falling object can cause the speed to be modified.

Vocabulary

gravity
design
conduct
gravitational force

Aligned Learning Resources

Marble Coaster

I've Fallen.......

Forces of Gravity and Air Resistance

Mindy's Moonball | Ready Jet Go!

Good Thinking! _ Falling 101

Design by Adaptive Theme