3rd Grade Storytelling
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The Football Train That Couldn't Stop NGSS 3-PS2-1
Students explore how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion by analyzing a real-world example of friction—or the lack of it. With sports, steam engines, and sneaky tactics, this story helps learners understand motion through hands-on history and unforgettable storytelling.
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The Clock That Ruled the Town NGSS 3-PS2-2
Students explore how repeating motion patterns — like a pendulum swinging — help us predict movement and keep time. With relatable examples, clever storytelling, and a little mystery, this story helps young scientists see how observing patterns in motion leads to big discoveries.
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The Fridge You Couldn't Escape NGSS 3-PS2-4
Students explore how magnetic forces can act without touching and how those forces inspired engineers to design safer refrigerator doors. From tragic accidents to clever solutions, this story highlights the power of magnetism and how science can protect lives in the real world.
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The Telegraph That Changed the World NGSS 3-PS2-3
Students explore how electric and magnetic forces can interact at a distance by following the invention of Morse code and early communication technology. From the spark of an idea to the click of a telegraph key, this story connects history, science, and the power of pattern-based messages.
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