PreK-2

I1: Develop a variety of ways to describe the motion of an object.

Curriculum Organizing Questions	Does the object move? How does the object move? Is the motion in a straight line, zigzag, round and round, back in forth, etc? Is the motion fast or slow?
Elaboration	From the outset, students should view, describe, and discuss all kinds of moving things--themselves, insects, birds, trees, doors, rain, fans, swings, volleyballs, wagons, stars, etc.-- keeping notes, drawing pictures to suggest their motion, and raising questions like those listed above. Benchmarks pg. 89.
Specific Ideas	Things move in many different ways, such as straight, zigzag, round, back and forth, and fast and slow. Benchmarks 4F1.
Developmental &Instructional Implications	At this level, the questions that students raise are more important than an elaboration of the answers.
Examples	Discuss how birds, swings, fans, balls, animals, people move Have children do different types of movements. Show examples of how musical instruments vibrate.

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