Pushes and Pulls K-PS2-2

Kindergarten - NGSS - CA

The standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment

Control

The standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment. Control. In Kindergarten, a control is like a "just watching" part of an experiment to see how things normally happen without changing anything.

Information gathered through observation

Data

Information gathered through observation. Data. In kindergarten, data is like collecting and looking at things to learn from them, like counting the number of sunny days.

Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions

Experiment

Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions. Experiment. In Kindergarten, an experiment is when we try things out to see what happens.

The push or pull exerted on an object

Force

The push or pull exerted on an object. Force. In kindergarten terms, force is like a magical push or pull that makes things move.

The attractive force between all objects that have mass

Gravity

The attractive force between all objects that have mass. Gravity. In simple terms for kindergarten, gravity is what makes things like apples fall from trees to the ground.

A change in an object’s position

Motion

A change in an objects position. Motion. Motion is when something moves from one place to another.

The process of using your senses to gather information

Observation

The process of using your senses to gather information. Observation. In Kindergarten, observation is when you look, listen, touch, smell, or taste things to learn about the world around you.

The distance an object travels per unit of time

Speed

The distance an object travels per unit of time speed. Speed is how fast something is moving.