Forces, Motion, and Invisible Pushes · Physical Science

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Exploration of how multiple forces act on an object at rest or in motion.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens to a stationary object when forces acting on it become unbalanced?
  2. 2How can we predict the future motion of an object based on its past patterns?
  3. 3Why does a heavy ball require more force to move than a light ball?

Common Core State Standards

3-PS2-1
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces, Motion, and Invisible Pushes
Period: Physical Science

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