The position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling, and the size of the change is related to the strength of the push of pull. Matches NSES Content Standard B for grade 4. To aid students in the developement of their understanding of motion and forces. Matches the second portion of NSES Content Standard B for grades 5-8 . To give students an opportunity to relate mathematics to scientific inquiry.
Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy .