Times are a changin’.
I am a changin’…
So shouldn’t my older units be a changin’ too?
I looked back on one of my first units I created, Force and Motion Unit.
I made it two years ago and it is still one of my most popular items in my store.
{I credit it to the fact that this topic is just so hard to teach and
teacher need some tools in their tool belt to make this unit
FUN,
MEANINGFUL,
and EDUCATIONAL.
My inital idea with this unit was to write out lesson plans
to allow any teacher to follow and create a great week of learning.
But, that was over TWO years ago , and like I started this post by saying…
I am a changin’ and so did this unit.
It NEEDED a big overhaul.
First, I read every bit of feedback I get on units.
You guys asked me for a book list, so I made it happen.
But not without discovering some new motion books to add to it.
I also wanted to make this unit more than just lesson plans…
I think you guys needed some printables to check for learning and show skills being covered.
I updated the charts being used to create some student fillin options.
I added verb cards and pictures of push and pulls.
{This is only a picture of some of the verb cards.
The push and pull cards are separate and I didn’t want you guys to get confused.}
And I really wanted to add a sorting activity or two {or six} for assessment or such.
{Isn’t it sad we have to show a concrete example of learning based
so such an abstract idea like force, motion, and gravity.
My kids always learn so much more with the hands-on approach!}
And lastly, I added some additional optional activities and
STEM ideas you can try in your classroom.
{I am not a STEM expert, but I am learning as I go,}
What does all this mean?
First, this Force and Motion unit is bigger and better than ever!
It is more
FUN,
MEANINGFUL,
and EDUCATIONAL
.. but also easier for the teacher to use.
Well, for a lot of you who bought this unit over the past two years,
PLEASE click on the link {here} and
redownload it to grab all these changes and additions for free!
If you haven’t gotten it yet, I hope you consider doing so.
Your time is just too valuable!
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