Physical Science: Forces and Simple Machines

FM

Outcomes
FM5.1
Analyze the effects of gravitational, magnetic, and mechanical forces, including friction, on the movement of objects. (CP, SI)
FM5.2
Investigate characteristics of simple machines, including levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges, for moving and lifting loads. (SI, TPS)
FM5.3
Assess how natural and man-made forces and simple machines affect individuals, society, and the environment. (CP, DM, SI)
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R053571
Everyday Simple Machines
This video examines simple machines. Six types of simple machines are explored. Examples demonstrate how simple machines make our lives easier: inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheels and axles and pulleys.
•  Everyday Simple Machines. Slides
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $79.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
R052504
The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
The Chinese people used the resources around them to improve their lives. Travel and trade were facilitated with the development of the paddleboat. The dragon-spine water lift allowed the Chinese to move water from the river to a field or reservoir. The Chinese were among the first to invent processes for working with metal. Health and healing practices, such as inoculations, are believed to be used as early as the 10th century CE. The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of con...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R044847
Force & Motion: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
Force & Motion describes how Isaac Newton viewed the relationship between forces and between forces and changes in motion. Other concepts that are examined include the force of gravity and circular motion. Most of the ideas presented in the resource are pulled together by describing how to get a rocket ship to the moon. Each chapter has two sections: Things to Do Before You Read the Science Stuff and The Science Stuff. The book includes suggested activities, a table of contents, a glossary ...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R055496
The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations
The Inuit survived harsh living conditions for hundreds of years without modern conveniences. The authors highlight some of the technologies that the Inuit used to survive in the north. Some of these technologies are used today with a modern twist, such as the kayak and snow goggles. The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R015670
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 5: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will continue their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Canada, including First Nations and Métis governance and those patterned on the Westminster parliamentary systems. Students will extend their understanding of the impact of the differing levels of government and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the treaty relationships between the First Nations and Canada's federal government. Finally, students will examine ...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R051716
Things in Motion
In this video, students will learn about force and the effects of force on objects. Through the use of examples, students will develop an understanding of force, friction, work, gravity, mass and acceleration.
•  Things in Motion. Slides
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $79.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
R053550
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. Student Edition
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of "Big Ideas" that set the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each te...
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•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. SMART Notebook Lessons
•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 5. Teacher's Resource Kit
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $79.27
Record posted/updated: October 18, 2020
R055624
The Warlord's Alarm
Chuan and Jing Jing come up with an innovative way of measuring time to ensure that they will be able to wake their warlord before sunrise and arrive at the emperor's gates as they open in the morning.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.96
Record posted/updated: December 4, 2018
R054561
Hands-on Science Grade 5: An Inquiry Approach (WNCP ed.)
This new edition contains easy-to-follow lesson plans that incorporate an inquiry-based approach to learning. The student-centred activities also include ideas for integrating Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections and real-world applications into each lesson. The four units contained in the resource are: Maintaining a Healthy Body, Properties of and Changes in Substances, Forces and Simple Machines and Weather.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.00
Record posted/updated: July 4, 2019
R050687
A Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
First Nations people relied on their ingenuity to use the available resources around them. This resulted in many developments that made life easier for the communities. For example, the Iroquois were skilled at growing and harvesting food and the Sioux and Comanche developed camouflage and decoys to make catching animals easier. The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contribut...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R054564
The Warlord's Messengers
The emperor has requested that the warlord attend his banquet. Chuan and Jing Jing must deliver the message quickly to the warload to ensure he attends. The banquet is in two weeks and the trip will take the two boys 16 days by horseback. Chuan and Jing Jing devise a sailing cart to reach the warlord's camp two days before the banquet to alert the warlord.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.99
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R054563
Robots. From Everyday to Out of This World
Robots are used to defuse bombs, assemble cars, explore Mars and assist surgeons. In this resource, students will examine some of the earliest robots, many of which were simple machines designed to make life easier. As people experimented and invented, robots continued to evolve into the more sophisticated machines that are found in today's society. The authors also discuss the future of robotics. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $8.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018