Chapter 1
Earth Science
Course: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001
Subject: Elementary Education Science Subtest 5005
Chapter: Physical Science
Motion is a change in an object’s position over time. It can be described in terms of direction, speed, and distance. Forces are what cause motion. A force is any push or pull on an object and is measured in newtons (N).
Understanding how and why objects move is a key foundation in physical science. In elementary classrooms, students learn to observe motion, apply force, and connect their observations to scientific laws and real-life phenomena.
1. Types of Motion
Motion refers to a change in an object’s position over time. How something moves can depend on the type of force applied, its environment, and other physical conditions like friction or gravity. Understanding the different kinds of motion helps students describe and predict how objects behave.