LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 7

Goal 6: The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of motion and forces.

Objective 6.06. Investigate and analyze the real world interactions of balanced and unbalanced forces:

  • Sports and recreation.
  • Transportation.
  • The human body.

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What floats your boat?
In this lesson, students design and build a small model boat, using limited materials. They then develop a procedure to determine the load line for their boat while it is in calm waters. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Grand designs and great failures
Students develop an explanation of why two real-life ships, the British Titanic and the Swedish Vasa, sank. This application of knowledge to real-life situations demonstrates to students that even good designs can fail and that the... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Give me a tall ship
Students compare the similarities and differences of ancient and modern ships, including size, construction, building materials, and uses. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science