P O W E R P O I N TF O R D AY S 1 3 - 2 9P L E A S E S E E F O L D E R F O R T H E F I R S T

P OW E R P O I N T W I T H T H E F I R S T 1 3 D AY S .

DAY 13

MINI GAME PRACTICE

I can observe patterns in forces and motion with

the mini ‘block bash’ model to make predictions

about how to excel in the full-size game.

What is a model?A scientific model is a picture, diagram, or physical kit, that makes an idea easier to test or explain.

Designing and using models is an important part of science. Models

are used to help investigate safely.

Models do have limitations and may not match your actual

investigation perfectly.

Each team today will be given materials to use for a Mini-Block Bash challenge. This model will help you prepare for

the BIG GAME.

You may use the materials in a way your team seems fit.

grain mini zinger

washers and push pins

Add pucks and meterstick

mini zippers

Ruler or tape measure

MINI GAME PRACTICETurn to page 9 in your Student Notebook.

In this investigation you will use the materials provided to explore three

different variables.

First, you will do a controlled investigation where you investigate 1 variable at a time.

Second, you will do an open investigation to find the

best combination.

MINI GAME PRACTICE

Make a hypothesis. With your team, predict which zinger weight, ramp incline, and zipper weight you think will

have the best results. Record your thoughts in your journals.

MINI GAME PRACTICE

Now you are ready to start investigating.

You will have 5 minutes for each investigation.

The first variable we will investigate is zinger weight.

Investigating Zinger Weight

Complete the first part of the

controlled investigation on the top of

page 10 of your Student Notebook.

Change the zinger weight, but keep

the ramp incline and zipper weight

constant.

A constant is something that you keep

the same.

MINI GAME PRACTICE

5 Minutes is Up!

Investigating Ramp Incline

Complete the second part of the

controlled investigation on the

page 10 of your Student Notebook.

Change the ramp incline but keep

the zinger and zipper weight

constant.

MINI GAME PRACTICE

5 Minutes is Up!

Investigating Zipper Weight

Complete the second part of the

controlled investigation on the

page 10 of your Student Notebook.

Change the weight of the zipper.

• The plastic zipper is light.

• The clay zipper is heavy.

Keep the ramp incline and zinger

weight constant.

MINI GAME PRACTICE

5 Minutes is Up!

DAY 14

For the second day of mini game investigations you can play openly to find the best combination of variables. Turn to page 11 of your packet and start exploring.

PART 2: MINI GAME PRACTICE

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DAY 15

LET’S REFLECT. . . .

What did you discover through your

marble and Mini Block Bash investigations?

1. What did you notice when you changed

the ramp incline?

2. What did you notice when you changed

the Zinger weight?

3. What did you notice when you changed

the Zipper weight?

BLOCK BASH TRIAL #1

I can apply patterns in

forces and motion to

Block Bash.

I can work as a team to

improve our design.

Turn to the BLOCK BASH PLANNING

GUIDE in your Team Notebook.

Complete the first 3 rows.

BLOCK BASH TRIAL #1

Have your work checked and gather

your materials.

1. Complete trial #1a.

2. Improve our design.

3. Complete trial #1b.

4. Improve our design.

5. Complete trial #1c.

Take time at the end to reflect on your

teamwork. Place an X on the arrow to

show where your group is at.

DAY 16

LESSON 4HOW DOES FRICTION IMPACT MOTION?

I can observe how changing the texture of a surface

impacts motion.

PART 1: HOW FAR DOES YOUR MONEY GO?

In this investigation you will use the materials provided to

explore how the texture of a surface affects patterns in motion.

What is texture?

Turn and Talk

PART 1: HOW FAR DOES YOUR MONEY GO?In this investigation you will record your observations in cm and

description words. Here are some descriptive words we can use to describe distance.

SETTING UP THE INVESTIGATION1. Use the clipboard from your

mini-game as a ramp. Find a good height –not too steep and not too low.

2. Clip a piece of material onto the clipboard.

3. Place a meterstick or measuring tape onto the clipboard.

4. Hold a penny at the top of the board and let go.

5. Measure how far the penny goes.

Quick check –

• What force is pulling the penny down the ramp?

• What force is pushing the penny to slow down?

PART 1: HOW FAR DOES YOUR MONEY GO?

Now you are ready to start

investigating.

Turn to page 13 and get

started.

DAY 17

LESSON 4HOW DOES FRICTION IMPACT MOTION?

I can observe how changing the texture of a surface impacts

motion.

BIG IDEAS:

Textures that are _________, ____________, and ______________

slow down the motion of the penny more than textures that are ___________, ____________, and ___________.

Friction is the ___________________ that slows things down. It occurs when two objects rub against each other.

force

CHAPTER 5: FRICTION

DAY 18

Work with your Motion Team.

1. Read A World Without Friction?

2. Decide whose statement you agree with…Karen or Jeff.

3. Justify your answers with reasons or examples.

Scientists always use evidenceto support their answers.

Formative Assessment #18

Karen was correct!

Without friction Karen

would move in a straight light without

slowing down.

Formative Assessment Follow Up #18

DAY 19

Work with your Motion Team.

1. Read Is It a Model?2. Decide which examples are

models.3. Justify your answers with

reasons or examples.

Scientists always use evidence

to support their answers.

Formative Assessment #10 Is it a Model?

C, H and K are not

models.

In these examples

you are looking at

or working with the

real thing not a

model.

Formative Assessment #10 Is it a Model?

PART 2: MINI GAME PRACTICEI can observe patterns in forces and motion with

the mini ‘block bash’ model to make predictions

about how to excel in the full-size game.

In this investigation you will use your mini game to investigate

friction. The variable, or element of the game you can change, is the zinger surface, however for the model we will change the

ramp surface. This is easier.

• Variable: Zinger Surface (in the game)Ramp Surface (in the model)

Cotton cloth

Fur

Silk

Wax paper

Felt

Foam paper

SETTING UP THE INVESTIGATION1. Use the clipboard from your

mini-game as a ramp. Find a good height –not too steep and not too low.

2. Clip a piece of material onto the clipboard.

3. Place a meter stick or measuring tape onto the clipboard.

4. Hold your mini zinger at the top of the board and let go.

5. Measure how far the mini zinger goes.

Quick check –

• What force is pulling the zinger down the ramp?

• What force is pushing the zinger to slow down?

PART 2: MINI GAME PRACTICE

Make sure you explain your thinking!

PART 2: MINI GAME PRACTICERemember to do a controlled investigation by only changing 1 variable at a time.

• Variable you are changing is the zinger surface!

• Variables you are keeping the same (in each trial): ramp incline, zinger weight, and zapper.

Aluminum foil10

I notice that the zinger did not

create a large collision because there

was too much friction.

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DAY 20

BLOCK BASH TRIAL #2

I can apply patterns in forces

and motion to Block Bash.

I can work as a team to improve

our design.

Turn to the BLOCK BASH

PLANNING GUIDE in your

Team Notebook.

Complete the last row.

BLOCK BASH TRIAL #2

Have your work checked and gather your materials.

1. Complete trial #2a.

2. Improve our design.

3. Complete trial #2b.

4. Improve our design.

5. Complete trial #2c.

Take time at the end to reflect on your teamwork. Place an X on

the arrow to show where your group is at.

DAY 21

I can use patterns in motion to predict what will

happen in the Block Bash game.

I can identify aspects of a model or prototype that

can be improved.

LESSON 1B: BLOCK BASH CHALLENGE

BLOCK BASH CHALLENGE

• Take out your team

journals.

•Record what you plan

to do to win the derby.

•Prepare your blocks

and get ready to bash!

BLOCK BASH CHALLENGE

Record each

team’s name and

their final score.

DAY 22

F I N A L B L O C K B A S H R E F L E C T I O N

S U M M AT I V E A S S E S S M E N T

C O M P L E T E D I N D I V I D UA L LY

Final Reflection Prompt:

During the Block Bash game you could change the:

• Grain Incline

• Zinger weight

• Zipper

• Zinger Surface

Write a paragraph explaining one of the changes you made. Include why you made the change, how the change impacted the game, and if you would make that change again in the future.

LESSON 1B: FINAL REFLECTION

DAY 23 - 27

T U T O R I A L

G R O U P T U TO R I A L

Dear Block Bash Experts,

You have just complete your 1st Block Bash Derby.

Congratulations to the winning group!

We need your help to teach this new and exciting

game to future 3rd graders. Please share what you know

by creating a tutorial for our future Block Bash

Challengers. These are all students in K- 2nd grade.

We thank you for your help with this project!

Sincerely,

3rd Grade Teachers

LESSON 5: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

• Role: You are yourself!

• Audience: Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students. Maybe even teachers!

• Format: Tutorial.

– You can insert tutorial ideas here. It is up to you as the teacher. Ideas include a book via Book Creator, Video, Podcast or Presentation.

• Topic: Block Bash Tutorial

LESSON 5: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

What should you include in your Block Bash Tutorial?

–What is Block Bash? Tell you audience what the game is

and review the rules.

–How can they win the game? Explain how you changed

the incline and your zinger to win the game. Make sure to

include the science behind your changes! Hint: Include the words motion, force, gravity, weight, texture, and

friction.

DAY 28

M O T I O N E X A M

S U M M AT I V E A S S E S S M E N T

C O M P L E T E D I N D I V I D UA L LY

ENRICHMENT ACTIVIT Y

C A N B E U S E D W I T H S T U D E N T S W H E N T H E Y

F I N I S H T H E I R T U TO R I A L .

• This year we are introducing a new event on Field Day. . . .SLIDE RACES!

• The goal of this event is to move down the slide faster than your

competitor.

• You have been assigned to be the team captain for the event and you

want your team to win!

Your Challenge:

Write a persuasive letter to your teammates

that explains how they can use their knowledge of forces and motion to win the race.

Include at least 2 strategies your team can use and explain how this will help you win the race.