Investigation – Force & Motion: Noticing Movement

Investigation – Force & Motion: Noticing Movement

STEM

Science

Cross-cutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Levels of Thinking

Foundational

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Suggested AdaptationS

Check out our guide to adaptations. Adapt for environment, materials, instruction.

General Guide to Adaptations

Description

Provide objects that move in space such as objects in a play gym, rattles, or soft toys; objects they can be pushed or pulled such as balls, walkers, or wagons and encourage children to explore them.

Interactive Lesson

Environment

If needed, use a pillow, rolled up towel, or other supportive seating.

Materials

  • Use toys that can be attached to children’s feet or wrists for independent exploration.
  • Use objects that make interesting sounds such as rattles.
  • Use objects with a variety of textures (e.g., bump, smooth, soft).

STEM Ideas/Words

STEMIE Learning Trajectories