Make observations of an object's motion

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3rd Grade Science › Make observations of an object's motion

Questions
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Based on the data table below what could Ruben observe about the movement of the cup?

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2

How do objects move?

3

Annie observes an osprey carrying a large fish back to its nest. The osprey seems to be having difficulty flying. It is sinking and dipping towards the ground and has to flap hard to stay in the air. An osprey with no fish in its feet has no trouble flying to its nest.

Why is the motion of the osprey carrying the fish different than the one who is not?

4

Ashley wants to investigate how objects move and see if she can make correct predictions. She knows she will have to observe the object's motion. She wants to see which surface material will allow a toy car to get down a ramp in the least amount of time. She tests the car on wood, plastic, carpet, and grass.

Which answer choice lists a reasonable observation that Ashley may make?

5

Heidi is throwing a baseball in the backyard. No matter how hard or high she throws the ball, it comes right back down. What force is acting on the ball and brings it back down to the ground?

6

What observation can be made regarding the motion of this object after being rolled on a curved ramp?

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Mallory went to a baseball game with her cousins. She was amazed to see how far the players could hit the ball and that it even went into the bleacher seats sometimes! She saw a player bunt the ball rather than hit it with a full swing, and the ball did not go far. Why was there a difference in the distance the two baseballs traveled?

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Each time the ball completes a roll, it decreases in height. What increment is it reduced by with each turn?

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Students make observations of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

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DJ notices that when he pushes his little brother on the swing at the park, the swing moves higher. He stops pushing, and slowly his brother comes to a stop. Why did the motion of the swing change?

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