Exploring Forces: Laws of Motion, Friction, Gravity, and More!

After watching “Laws of Motion, Friction, Gravity - The Magic School Bus,” answer the following questions. Remember to use what you learned from the video and the transcript to help you. Read each question carefully and do your best!

This section is about friction and gravity. Think about what happened when the class played baseball with no friction and when they visited a place with less gravity.

What happened to the baseball when there was no friction on the field?

Why did Phoebe feel lighter and could jump higher when there was less gravity?

In your own words, explain what friction does when you are playing sports on the ground.

This section is about sound and vibrations. Think about what Miss Frizzle's class learned about how sound is made.

What makes the sound when you play a harp or a drum?

Describe what happens if you stop the vibration of a string or drum. What happens to the sound?

This section is about building bridges and strong shapes. Think about how the class built a bridge with hairpins and gumdrops.

What shape did the class use to make their bridge stronger?

Why do you think triangles make a bridge stronger than a straight board?

This section is about joints and movement. Think about what the class learned about how our bodies move.

What lets your arm bend in the middle, like when you tie your shoe?

Give one example of a joint in your body and what it helps you do.