Motion Patterns Word Sort Game

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Sort these movements based on whether they follow a repeating pattern or happen just once.

Repeating MotionOne-Time Motionbouncing ballswinging pendulumcarousel ridejumping ropeferris wheelclock handsfalling leafrolling down hillthrowing ball upsliding downskipping stonerolling dice
ABOUT THIS GAME
This engaging word sort helps students understand patterns in motion. Students classify 12 different movements based on whether they repeat or happen once. Using familiar examples like bouncing balls, swinging pendulums, and falling leaves, the activity helps students recognize predictable patterns in motion. This hands-on sorting exercise aligns with NGSS 3-PS2-2 and helps students develop skills in observing and predicting motion patterns.
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motion patterns
repeating motion
movement types
physics patterns
motion prediction
science patterns

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