Forces | Science through Picture Books
$8.00
Forces is a literature-based science unit that provides you with a curated book list, discussion guides, narration and notebooking tips, enrichment ideas, and optional videos so you can confidently teach foundational science without a textbook. Perfect for family-style learning.
Forces: A Literature-Based Science Unit for Grades K-5
There are forces at play in the world all around us! Forces introduces young learners to the invisible rules that move our world — through engaging picture books instead of dry textbook definitions.
This 12-book unit explores forces in action, covering pushing and pulling, motion, friction, gravity, and magnetism — plus a peek at Isaac Newton and the scientist behind our understanding of magnetism, William Gilbert. Each lesson centers around a read-aloud picture book, paired with narration — a simple, worksheet-free way to see exactly what your child is learning and remembering.
What's included:
- A curated list of 12 hand-picked picture books, plus optional YouTube video pairings for each topic
- Before- and after-reading discussion questions and narration prompts for every book
- Tips for finding or substituting books
- Flexible scheduling options — complete the unit in 3, 4, 6, or 12 weeks depending on your pace
- An Enrichment Activities chart for hands-on learning experiences
- Extension ideas for older children
- Guidance for using narration, science notebooks, and discussion effectively with multiple ages
Designed for grades K-5, this unit works beautifully as a full science curriculum, a supplement to an existing program, or a springboard for your own unit study. Push, pull, drop, and pull out a magnet — and watch your family discover the forces at work all around them.
Want to sample a science through picture books unit? You can download a free sample here.
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