1. Relative Motion and Position
Magnetic Force
Relative Motion and Position
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2. Teacher Page
We suggest that students keep a journal.
It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain answers. When you see this symbol students should use their journals.

3. IV Force, Motion, and Mechanical Energy
This week’s lessons are designed to reinforce:
State Science Standard
IV Force, Motion, and Mechanical Energy
A. Relative Motion/Position:
An object’s position can be described
relative to another object.
B. Types/Properties of Forces and Motion:
Forces can be gravitational, electrostatic,
or magnetic.
C. Interactions of Forces and Motions:
Magnets attract and repel each other
and certain kinds of metals.

4. An object’s position can be described according to its
relative position to another object. Which object is being
described? This object is to the left of the magnifying
glass, above the light bulb, and to the right of the atom.
Click for answer.
atom
beaker/test tube
telescope
solar system
light bulb
magnifying glass

5. Write a clear detailed sentence using 2 or 3 clues to
describe the position of the balance scale in relation
to the other objects. Use terms such as: left of, right
of, behind, between, above, below, etc.
frog
dictionary
microscope
space shuttle
winter tree
tree trunk
balance scale

6. Let other students guess your object.
Choose an object and describe its position in relation to the other objects.
Let other students guess your object.
eagle
thunderhead
cactus
pumpkin
maple leaf
thermometer
magnet