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Motion Lab: Balanced forces, motion patterns, speed, magnets and static

On a lab bench, force arrows push carts and racers. Kids tell balanced from unbalanced forces, predict which way things move, spot motion patterns, compare speeds, and explore magnets and static electricity.

  • Grades3rd grade
  • Levels5, from “Balanced or not?” to “Magnets and static”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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How Motion Lab works

The 5 levels

  1. Balanced or not?
  2. Which way?
  3. Motion patterns
  4. Speed
  5. Magnets and static

What it lines up with in school

Next Generation Science Standards. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

3-PS2-1
Investigate balanced and unbalanced forces on an object.
3-PS2-2
Use patterns in an object's motion to predict where it will go next.
3-PS2-3
Investigate electric and magnetic forces between objects that aren't touching.
3-PS2-4
Solve a problem using magnets.

Practice it at home

Questions about Motion Lab

What grade is Motion Lab for?
3rd grade. It’s a forces and motion game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Motion Lab cover?
It lines up with NGSS science 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2, 3-PS2-3 and 3-PS2-4. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Motion Lab?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Motion Lab?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Motion Lab free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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