Motion and Simple Machines Science Unit: Quick Start

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Welcome to The Good and the Beautiful Motion and Simple Machines

This family-style course is fun and simple to teach!

Learn about motion and force, gravity, pulleys, levers, and so much more in this one-of-a-kind unit study. See Newton's laws put into action and document the ways machines make our lives easier. Then build your own machine on our unique "Project Day" final lesson!

But first, let’s look at what is included in the course and how to get started.

Required Items

  • Science Unit Study

    One unit study book needed per family.

  • Grades 3–6 Student Journal

    One student journal needed per child in grades 3–6.

  • Grades 7–8 Student Journal

    One student journal needed per child in grades 7–8.

*Copyright: If you use this science course in a group setting, you must purchase an physical copy of the unit book for each set of eight children in the class. You must purchase a student journal for each child who will be completing the unit.

Recommended Items

  • Read-Aloud Book Pack

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  • Grades 7–8 Extension Book

    Archimedes

Motion and Simple Machines Unit Information

  • Student Journal

    Each student needs his or her own student journal. Lessons direct the child when to complete the activities in the journal.

  • Lesson Preparation

    Just open and go! Your Motion and Simple Machines Science Unit Study arrives wire bound. Each student needs his or her own perfect bound Student Journal.

  • Science Wall Vocabulary

    Cut apart the vocabulary words now, so they are ready to be placed on your science wall. The course tells you when to use these.

  • Activities

    Engage children with hands-on activities. Always use appropriate adult supervision. A complete supply list is found here.

  • For Younger Children

    Some lessons include extra content for younger children (grades 3–6). Parents or teachers may choose to skip this content if instructing only older children.

  • For Older Children

    Some lessons include extra content for older children (grades 7–8). Parents or teachers may choose to skip this content if instructing only younger children. Read more about lesson extensions in our unit information download found below.

  • Unit Videos

    Some lessons include videos that complement the lesson. Have a device available that is capable of playing videos. Videos can be found here or from The Good and the Beautiful Homeschool app.

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Motion and Simple Machines Unit Information

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*Copyright: If you use this science course in a group setting, you must purchase an physical copy of the unit book for each set of eight children in the class. You must purchase a student journal for each child who will be completing the unit.

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