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Strand 7.1: FORCES ARE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MATTER

Forces are push or pull interactions between two objects. Changes in motion, balance and stability, and transfers of energy are all facilitated by forces on matter. Forces, including electric, magnetic, and gravitational forces, can act on objects that are not in contact with each other. Scientists use data from many sources to examine the cause and effect relationships determined by different forces.

Standard 7.1.3

Construct a model using observational evidence to describe the nature of fields that exist between objects that exert forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact. Emphasize the cause and effect relationship between properties of objects (such as magnets or electrically-charged objects) and the forces they exert. (PS2.B)

  • SEEd Storyline 7.1.3
    Storyline Big Idea: There are forces between objects that can affect them, even if they are not touching.


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