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Lesson 14 of 84 · Forces
ExperimentMotion: Start and Stop
What You'll Learn
Objects in motion tend to keep moving. Objects at rest tend to stay still. Push something to start it!
Key Words
- direction
- simple machine
- lever
Materials Needed
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- blocks
- spring scale
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Objects in motion tend to keep moving. Objects at rest tend to stay still. Push something to start it!
Step 2 — Do
Follow the steps one at a time.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which is a simple machine?