Kindergarten Investigation 4: Getting Things to Move

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3			In-Person Learning Resources	Modified Instruction	Teacher materials needed for remote learning	Optional consumable materials for students to use for remote learning

4		Description of columns	Specific modifications for teaching lessons when materials cannot be shared. In-Person Learning Recommendations	Recommendations for teachers providing instruction using video instruction. The sections are divided up into Introduction, activity, and discussion (sense-making). This provides some flexibility for blended learning opportunities. Synchronous Learning Recommendations	Materials teacher need to get from kits/home for remote learning.	Optional materials for students to use for remote learning. These should be considered consumable. Please check with district guidelines regarding allergies and sending home materials.	Recommended resources. While the content of these resources is similar to those provided in the Investigations Guide, the experiences differ. Note: The resources below are recommended for use during this modified instructional time. Many of these are available now by logging into Resources by Investigations on FOSSweb. Asynchronous Learning Recommendations
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6	Investigation 4: Getting Things to Move	Part 1: Pushes and Pulls	Step 4-7: Use the whiffle balls and the colorful plastic balls so that each student can have their own ball and instead of pushing with a classmate, have them sit near a wall and push the ball toward the wall. You might want to do this outside to have enough wall space and distance between students.	Introduction Steps 1-4 Activity Steps 5, have students do steps 6-7 with a family member at home or against a wall with any kind of ball. If students don't have a ball they could use a plastic cup or a can of beans on its side and do it alone. Discussion Steps 8-15 Reading, "Pushes and Pulls" see step 17 for discussion questions	From Kit 5 Balls, smooth plastic String, 2-m length, tied into a loop Basin From Home Toy on wheels Chair Small table (that can be tilted. If you don't have a small table, you could use a board game or cardboard box)	N/A	Link to resources by investigation Reading (see the Interactive eBook) "Pushes and Pulls" see step 17 for discussion questions Other At-home Activities Toys That Move
7		Part 2: Colliding Objects	See general guidelines.	Introduction Steps 1-3 Activity Steps 4-6 Discussion Steps 7-8 Assign that students try and do this on their own at home. Making runways out of paper towel holders (cut in half), or perhaps making a ramp by tilting a board game up on one edge and using blocks to create a runway. Students can explore rolling balls down the ramp. Introduction Steps 9-11 Activity Step 12 Discussion Steps 13-15 Reading, "Collisions" see step 17 for discussion questions	From Kit 1 Container, 1/2 L 2 Large plastic balls, smooth 1 Wiffle ball, small 2 Foam runways 10 Wood blocks Masking tape 2 Plastic cups From home 1 Meter tape or stick Books for propping up ramp 1 Small towel (dishtowel or hand towel)	If you happen to have paper towel rolls saved you could send those home for students to make runways.	Link to resources by investigation Reading (see the Interactive eBook) "Collisions" see step 17 for discussion questions Other At-Home Activities Math with Ramps and Balls
8		Part 3: Rolling Outdoors	See general guidelines.	Introduction Steps 1-3 Activity Steps 4-6 Students will go outside and do this with a family member if possible. If not possible, have students explore the "Roller Coaster Builder" see step 10. Discussion Steps 7,9, and 11	From Home 2-4 Balls, different sizes 1 Empty plastic soft-drink bottle	N/A	Link to resources by investigation Multimedia Online Activity: "Roller Coaster Builder" see step 10 Other At-home Activities Exploring Rolling Balls Multimedia Online Activity: "Roller Coaster Builder" see step 10
9		Part 4: Balloon Rockets	See general guidelines.	Not recommended for teaching from home--difficult to film.			Link to resources by investigation
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