Have you ever watched a frog jump from a dock into the water? When something changes its position, it is moving, and we say it is in motion. Motion means moving in any direction.
There are many ways to describe how things move. Let’s look at some examples:
An airplane is in motion when it zooms down the runway. It moves in a straight line and then flies up into the sky.
When you are on a swing, you move back and forth. It’s like going forward and then backward again.
On a seesaw, people move up and down. It’s like taking turns going up and then coming back down.
On a carousel, you move round and round. It’s like spinning in a circle while riding a horse or other fun animal.
What are some other ways you can describe motion? Maybe you can think of a car driving on a road or a bird flying in the sky. Motion is all around us, and it’s fun to notice how things move in different ways!
Motion Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or school to find examples of different types of motion. Look for things that move in straight lines, back and forth, up and down, and round and round. Draw a picture of each example you find and label the type of motion it shows. Share your findings with your classmates and see who found the most unique examples!
Build a Motion Machine: Using simple materials like cardboard, string, and small toys, create a machine that shows at least two different types of motion. For example, you could make a mini seesaw or a swing. Once your machine is built, demonstrate how it works to your family or friends and explain the types of motion it shows.
Motion Story Time: Think of a story where a character goes on an adventure using different types of motion. Maybe they ride a bike (straight line), swing on a vine (back and forth), or spin in a dance (round and round). Draw a comic strip or write a short story about their journey, and share it with your class. Discuss how the different motions helped the character in their adventure.
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[Music] Watch as the frog leaps from the jetty and into the water. When something is in the process of changing position, it is moving; we say it is in motion. Motion is movement in any direction.
So, what are some ways we can describe motion? An airplane is in motion as it speeds down the runway; it moves in a straight line and then up into the sky. A person on a swing usually moves in a back-and-forth motion. On a seesaw, people move up and down, and on a carousel, they move round and round.
What are some other ways you can describe motion?
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