In Grade 3, students explore how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects. They investigate magnetic and electrical interactions between objects, learn to predict patterns of motion, and design solutions to problems involving forces. Through hands-on investigations, students develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of forces and motion.
By the end of Grade Three, the learner will be expected to:
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Forces and Interactions in Grade 3 builds upon students' earlier experiences with pushing, pulling, and the motion of objects. Students develop a deeper understanding of forces as pushes or pulls that can cause objects to move, stop, or change direction. They learn to distinguish between balanced forces (which result in no change in motion) and unbalanced forces (which cause a change in motion). Students also explore magnetic and electric forces, recognizing that these forces can act at a distance without objects touching. Through hands-on investigations and design challenges, students develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of forces and motion and how these principles can be applied to solve problems.
