Physical Science Part 1, K-3 is a video and program for elementary teachers that covers matter and mechanics. The video comes with a printed outline that includes lesson plans, observational activities and experiments.

Section 1 - Matter (34 min):

• Physical properties
• The five senses
• Making approximations
• Safety
• Dissolving rates
• Particle model
• Identifying unknowns
• Making measurements - units, length, weight, volume
• Using the balance and a graduated cylinder

Section 2 - Mechanics (30 min):

• Classifying by position and motion
• Reading coordinates
• Investigating motion and energy
• Friction
• Simple machines - levers (types), applications, inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axel, pulleys and gears.

View a sample project from the "Physical Science K-3" section in the teacher handbook.

• Grades: K-3
• Running Time: 1 hr 8 min
• Includes: VHS video and printed teaching outline
• Copyright: 1986