Grade 4 ยท Science Video Lesson

Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide Video Lesson

Curriculum-aligned Grade 4 Science lesson video for Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 4 Science lesson video for Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

In this lesson, students learned that when objects collide, energy is transferred from one object to another, causing changes in their motion. They practiced asking scientific questions, making predictions, conducting investigations, collecting and organizing data, and developing explanations supported by evidence and models. Students also communicated their findings and considered how different factors affect energy changes during collisions, deepening their understanding of energy transfer and scientific inquiry.

Learning Goals

  • Ask questions about what happens to energy when objects collide.
  • Predict what might happen to the energy of objects after they collide based on observations.
  • Plan and conduct simple investigations to observe energy changes during collisions.
  • Use tools to measure and record observations during investigations.
  • Create graphic organizers to display data about collisions and energy changes.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 4

Subject: Science

Curriculum: TEKS + NGSS