Force in Motion Grades 3-4 Activity Bundle


Forces Come Alive When Students Push, Pull, and Collide
Tug-of-War Physics
Students use rope to explore balanced and unbalanced forces firsthand, experiencing how net force determines motion through real physical activity that makes abstract concepts intuitive
Motion Pattern Tracking
Using yo-yos and bouncy balls, students observe and record motion patterns, practicing data collection and mathematical analysis alongside physics concepts
Collision-Speed Model Building
Students build ramps and collision courses from card stock, craft sticks, and cups, then test how speed and mass affect collision outcomes using marbles and bouncy balls
Math Integration
Throughout all activities, students apply measurement, data collection, and comparison skills to physical science scenarios, connecting math practice to real-world physics
What Students Will Do
- Explore balanced and unbalanced forces through tug-of-war
- Track motion patterns using yo-yos and bouncy balls
- Build collision-speed models with ramps and marbles
- Measure and record force and motion data
- Test how speed and mass affect collision outcomes
- Connect mathematical analysis to physical observations
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| Price | $79.75 | $110.00 | $165.00 |
| Grade Level | Grades 3-4 | Grades 3-4 | Grades 3-4 |
| Students Served | 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 |
| Subject Area | Physical Science | Physical Science | Earth Science |
| Activities Included | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engineering Challenge | Collision-speed models | Noise-canceling headphones | Earthquake-resistant structures |
| Devices Required | None | None | None |
| Best For | Forces, motion, and collision physics | Sound, pitch, and acoustic engineering | Disaster science and emergency preparedness |
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Why Teachers Love Force in Motion Grades 3-4 Activity Bundle
Physics Students Can Feel
Tug-of-war and collision experiments give students direct physical experience with force and motion, building intuition that textbooks cannot.
Most Affordable Bundle
The lowest-cost entry point in the Activity Bundle series, making hands-on physics accessible to every classroom.
Math Woven Throughout
Data collection, measurement, and pattern analysis are integrated into every activity, reinforcing math standards alongside science.
Active Learning
Students move, pull, roll, and collide. This bundle gets kids out of their seats and into the science.
Collaborative Experiments
Team-based activities like tug-of-war naturally build communication and cooperation skills.
Flexible Space Options
Most activities work at desks; the tug-of-war activity works best in a gym or outdoor space for maximum engagement.



