Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic concepts of physics related to Halloween.

Materials and Prep

• Black construction paper
• White chalk or crayon
• Scissors
• String or thread
• A small toy or object

Prior knowledge: Basic understanding of colors and shapes.

Activities

1. Make a Halloween Ghost:

   • Draw a ghost shape on the black construction paper using white chalk or crayon.
   • Cut out the ghost shape carefully.
   • Attach a string or thread to the top of the ghost.
   • Hang the ghost from a doorway or ceiling and observe how it moves.

2. Explore Gravity:

   • Hold a small toy or object in your hand.
   • Ask yourself, "What will happen if I let go of the toy?"
   • Release the toy and observe how it falls down due to gravity.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about physics, which is a branch of science that studies how things move and interact with each other."
• "Physics helps us understand why objects fall down instead of floating in the air."
• "Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards the Earth. It's what makes things fall down."
• "When we made the ghost, we observed how it moved when we hung it up. It swung back and forth because of gravity."
• "When we dropped the toy, we saw how it fell straight down because of gravity."