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Friction Fred

Science Objectives: Explain the meaning of

friction. Describe what happens with

the absence of friction on a slick surface.

Use science process skills to compare friction among various surfaces.

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Literacy Objectives:Recognize the letter “Ff” and

the sound of /f/.Write the letter “Ff”. Identify location of the /f/

sound in a word.Recognize words in print

beginning with the letter “Ff”.

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Friction FredKindergartenNS.1.K.1NS.1.K.2NS.1.K.3PS.6.K.2 Demonstrate various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to: straight, zig zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slowNOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that friction is needed for objects to go in a curved path on the ground, and causes objects to slow down if a force is not applied.  

PS.6.K.3 Demonstrate the effects of the force of gravity on objects.NOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that gravity is the downward force that is causing objects to press against the earth, etc.  

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Grade 1NS.1.1.1NS.1.1.2NS.1.1.3PS.6.K.2 List orally the various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to straight, zig zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow

NOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that friction is needed for objects to go in a curved path on the ground, and causes objects to slow down if a force is not applied.

Literacy Objectives for Higher Level Thinking: Identify both regular and irregular words

automatically through reading. Create your own illustration for the

Friction Fred story and write a paragraph to describe it.

Write a different ending to the Friction Fred story.

Write in a a science journal why it is better to have rubber rather than leather soles on your shoes when walking on a slick surface.

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Rolling Friction – Note that only one small part of the surface is in contact, therefore much less friction.

Vocabulary Builders:

fascinatedfriction

fumbleflannel

ferocious forfeitfantastic

favoritefrozen

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Science Words to Know:

resistancemotion

statickinetic

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Key science concepts: Discuss: Friction – A force between two

substances rubbing together. Resistance: The force that opposes

motion.

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Distance Contest Activity: Make an inclined plane (ramp) between

the table and book with a ruler. Crumple some aluminum foil, flatten

back out and lay at end of “ramp”. Release the marble from the top of ramp. Measure distance from bottom of ramp

to where the marble stops. Do this several time to get accurate

results. Repeat process with sandpaper and wax

paper. Why surface allows the marble to roll

farthest? Why?

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Distance Contest Activity: Conduct same as before, but allow

the students to place their data in a table.

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Magic Spoon Activity: Wipe off any oil on your nose with

paper towel. Breathe onto the spoon’s curved part. Touch the curved part to your nose. Slowly release. What happened? Why?

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Grabbing Rice Activity: Use funnel to fill small soda bottle

with rice. Insert pencil and start poking up and

down. Rice will settle and pencil will “grab”.

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Salt and Marble Activity: Place marble in test tube. Fill ¾ full with salt. Place stopper/cork on top of tube. Hold tube vertically and shake up and

down. What happens after 25-75 “shakes”?

Why?

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Science Words to Know:

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