In this module, students explore how objects can exert forces on other objects, and predict an object’s future motion based on observations of patterns of motion. In the first focus question, students manipulate model swings and balls and see that contact forces can start and stop motion. They practice forming scientific questions and carry out investigations to explain what happens when balanced and unbalanced forces act on objects at rest. This Asynchronous Canvas course prepares teachers to: • Access online teacher and student resources • Develop understanding of the unit’s storyline, instructional model, and standards alignment. • Organize and manage the materials in the unit to support student learning activities. • Support and assess student sense-making with a variety of strategies, including science notebooks. Provide examples or resources about STEM-related career choices to use with students

Agenda: (Participants will watch videos and explore teacher tips for the following lesson titles)

• Lesson 1: Playground Science

• Lesson 2: Play Ball!

• Lesson 3: Tug-of-War

• Lesson 4: Around and Around, Back and Forth

• Lesson 5: Pendulum Swings

• Lesson 6: Tick Tock

• Lesson 7:  Supercharged Science

• Lesson 8: Stuck on You

• Lesson 9:  Magnet vs. Magnet

• Lesson 10:  Making Magnets Work for You

• Lesson 11: Trash Matters

• Lesson 12: Putting Trash in Its place

• Lesson 13: The Dynamic Duo Swing Ride Part 1

• Lesson 14:  The Dynamic Duo Swing Ride Part 2

• Lesson 15:  The Dynamic Duo Swing Ride Part 3

4 STEM Clock Hours