Summary
Motion can be straight, circular, side to side and even zig-zag! Friction is the force that slows down motion. Our science video for kids breaks it down!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Patterns of Motion & Friction:
- What did the video show about patterns of motion & friction that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed patterns of motion & friction in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what patterns of motion & friction means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.