Mass, Motion, Force

Help your students experience science in action with Mass, Motion, Force – a fully adapted, scaffolded unit that introduces the core concepts of physics using real-life experiments, simplified text, and visual supports. From ramps to friction to net force, this unit is built to make abstract ideas concrete for diverse learners.

🧠 What’s Included:

• Day 1: Pretest – What do students already know?
• Day 2: Vocabulary Words
• Day 3: What is Mass? – Discover how weight impacts motion
• Day 4: What is Net Force? – Learn how pushes and pulls combine
• Day 5: What is Friction? – Investigate how surfaces change motion
• Day 6: Review + Hands-On Experiment – Apply concepts in a new way
• Day 7: Posttest – Assess growth with matching and multiple-choice questions

✅ 10 Core Vocabulary Words with matching cards, visual definitions, and symbol-supported instruction
✅ Hands-on experiments using toy cars, ramps, and different surfaces
✅ Scaffolded worksheets with sentence starters, predictions, data collection, and conclusions
✅ Speech bubbles, comics, and picture supports to boost engagement and communication
✅ Real-world connections like sports, driving, and playground equipment

💥 Why It Works:

This unit turns key science standards into visual, physical, and repeatable learning moments. Every lesson is designed with accessibility and comprehension in mind, making it perfect for alternate assessment pathways, special education settings, and inclusive classrooms.

Students won’t just memorize what force and motion are—they’ll see it, feel it, and explain it.

Some instructional text and visual elements on this page were generated or adapted with the assistance of AI technology (OpenAI’s ChatGPT), and reviewed by SpecialEdSimplified for accuracy and alignment with instructional goals.

🔒 Please Note: This product is for single classroom use only. If multiple teachers will be using this resource, please purchase additional licenses. 

These activities are based on Common Core Standards. Price and Willoughby, LLC make no guarantees regarding student test performance.