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Using the State Curriculum: Science, Grade 5

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Standard 5.0 Physics

Topic A. Mechanics

Indicator 1. Describe the motion of objects using distance traveled, time, direction, and speed.

Objective a. Observe, describe, and compare types of motion.

  • Uniform motion as equal distances traveled in equal times, such as escalators, conveyor belts.
  • Variable motion as different distances traveled in equal times, such as an accelerating car, falling objects.
  • Periodic motion as motion that repeats itself, such as a child on a swing, a person on a pogo stick.

Clarification

Motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion and speed. An object in motion that is not being subjected to another force will continue to move in a straight line.

TYPES OF MOTION

Uniform Motion Variable Motion Periodic Motion
An escalator An accelerating car A child on a swing
A conveyor belt Falling objects A person on a Pogo Stick
A car traveling at a constant speed An airplane during take-off A metronome
The moon's orbit around Earth A bicycle slowing down A pendulum
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