3PNG - Forces & Interactions

3rd Grade - Physical Science - NGSS

Students explore the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of objects. Their exploration includes non-contact forces using magnets and electricity.

Engineering Problem: Fire Truck Express. Student engineer teams must figure out a way to have the “Fire Truck” (battery powered constant velocity cart) go from the playroom to the kitchen to pick up a load of cookies from mom and return to the playroom.