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3.  Science Objectives:  Explain the meaning of friction.  Describe what happens with the absence of friction on a slick surface.  Use science process skills to compare friction among various surfaces.

4.  Literacy Objectives:  Recognize the letter “Ff” and the sound of /f/.  Write the letter “Ff”.  Identify location of the /f/ sound in a word.  Recognize words in print beginning with the letter “Ff”.

5. Kindergarten NS.1.K.1 NS.1.K.2 NS.1.K.3 PS.6.K.2 Demonstrate various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to: straight, zig zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow NOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that friction is needed for objects to go in a curved path on the ground, and causes objects to slow down if a force is not applied. PS.6.K.3 Demonstrate the effects of the force of gravity on objects. NOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that gravity is the downward force that is causing objects to press against the earth, etc.

6. Grade 1 NS.1.1.1 NS.1.1.2 NS.1.1.3 PS.6.K.2 List orally the various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to straight, zig zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow NOTE - Friction can be introduced during the study of this SLE by explaining that friction is needed for objects to go in a curved path on the ground, and causes objects to slow down if a force is not applied.

7.  Literacy Objectives for Higher Level Thinking:  Identify both regular and irregular words automatically through reading.  Create your own illustration for the Friction Fred story and write a paragraph to describe it.  Write a different ending to the Friction Fred story.  Write in a a science journal why it is better to have rubber rather than leather soles on your shoes when walking on a slick surface.

9. Rolling Friction – Note that only one small part of the surface is in contact, therefore much less friction.

10.  Vocabulary Builders: fascinatedfriction fumbleflannel ferociousforfeit fantasticfavorite frozen

11.  Science Words to Know: resistancemotion statickinetic

12.  Key science concepts : Discuss:  Friction – A force between two substances rubbing together.  Resistance: The force that opposes motion.

13.  Distance Contest Activity:  Make an inclined plane (ramp) between the table and book with a ruler.  Crumple some aluminum foil, flatten back out and lay at end of “ramp”.  Release the marble from the top of ramp.  Measure distance from bottom of ramp to where the marble stops.  Do this several time to get accurate results.  Repeat process with sandpaper and wax paper.  Why surface allows the marble to roll farthest? Why?

14.  Distance Contest Activity:  Conduct same as before, but allow the students to place their data in a table.

15.  Magic Spoon Activity:  Wipe off any oil on your nose with paper towel.  Breathe onto the spoon’s curved part.  Touch the curved part to your nose.  Slowly release.  What happened? Why?

16.  Grabbing Rice Activity:  Use funnel to fill small soda bottle with rice.  Insert pencil and start poking up and down.  Rice will settle and pencil will “grab”.

17.  Salt and Marble Activity:  Place marble in test tube.  Fill ¾ full with salt.  Place stopper/cork on top of tube.  Hold tube vertically and shake up and down.  What happens after 25-75 “shakes”? Why?

18.  Science Words to Know: