Fantastic Forces

Fantastic Forces  by Kate Kuper Book, enhanced CD, and DVD 52 pages For grade 3 (adaptable for younger or older students) Curriculum designed to incorporate movement and music with science in accord with the STEAM initiative. Lesson plans, songs, demonstration DVD, visuals, and student journal pages are included. Also includes teaching tips and strategies. "Science Corner" contributions throughout the book expand knowledge of the concepts being addressed and are written by chemical engineer Troy Vogel. The enhanced CD has warm-up music based on The BrainDance developed by Anne Green Gilbert.   This resource is designed to support general classroom teachers or music and movement educators. Contents:Lesson 1Part 1: Force, Load & Gravity Part 2: Compression, Tension & Structures Lesson 2 Part 1: Work, Levers & Fulcrums, Levers &  Us Part 2: Three Classes of Levers  Lesson 3: Lever & Wedge Compound Machines Lesson 4 Part 1: Wheel & Axle Part 2: Friction Lesson 5: Simple Machine Families Appendix Warm-Ups Teaching Strategies Positions and Procedures Terminology Quick Reference Guide