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October 2026

Science Newsletter October 2026
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Science Academic Support Teacher - Profesora de apoyo de ciencias

Mrs. Tanner M. Ed.

Email: ruth.tanner@nisd.net

Phone: (210) 397-4650

馃摎 What We're Learning - Lo que estamos aprendiendo 馃摎 What We're Learning - Lo que estamos aprendiendo

What is friction? - 驴Qu茅 es la fricci贸n?

Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of motion between two surfaces in contact.


La fricci贸n es una fuerza que se opone al movimiento relativo o a la tendencia al movimiento entre dos superficies en contacto.

Why is it important? - 驴Por qu茅 es importante?

Studying friction allows scientists and engineers to optimize systems, develop innovative solutions, and improve our understanding of the physical world.


El estudio de la fricci贸n permite a cient铆ficos e ingenieros optimizar sistemas, desarrollar soluciones innovadoras y mejorar nuestra comprensi贸n del mundo f铆sico.

馃彔 Science Home Activity 馃彔 Science Home Activity

Friction to exploration

Materials:

  • toy cars
  • various surfaces to test friction (e.g. carpet, tile, wax paper, etc.)
  • measuring tape or ruler
Procedure:
  1. Set up a testing area with different surfaces for the toy car to move across. Ensure each surface is large enough for the toy car to roll smoothly.
  2. Choose one surface at a time and place it on a flat and stable surface.
  3. Place a toy car at the starting point of the surface and release it, allowing it to roll across the surface.
  4. Observe and compare how the toy car moves on each surface. Note any differences in speed, smoothness, or resistance.
  5. Discuss the observations and encourage the children to explain why they think certain surfaces have friction.
Explanation:

This experiment provides a hands-on way for students to understand the concept of friction.

馃彔 Actividad de ciencias para el hogara 馃彔 Actividad de ciencias para el hogara

De la fricci贸n a la exploraci贸n

Materiales:

  • coches de juguete
  • diversas superficies para probar la fricci贸n (p. ej., alfombra, baldosas, papel encerado, etc.)
  • cinta m茅trica o regla

Procedimiento:

  1. Prepare una zona de pruebas con diferentes superficies sobre las que pueda desplazarse el coche de juguete. Aseg煤rese de que cada superficie sea lo suficientemente grande para que el coche ruede con fluidez.
  2. Elija una superficie cada vez y col贸quela sobre una base plana y estable.
  3. Coloque el coche de juguete en el punto de inicio de la superficie y su茅ltelo, permitiendo que ruede sobre ella.
  4. Observe y compare c贸mo se desplaza el coche de juguete en cada superficie. Anote cualquier diferencia en cuanto a velocidad, fluidez o resistencia.
  5. Comente las observaciones y anime a los ni帽os a explicar por qu茅 creen que ciertas superficies presentan fricci贸n.

Explicaci贸n:

Este experimento ofrece a los alumnos una forma pr谩ctica de comprender el concepto de fricci贸n.

馃摲 Students at Work- Estudiantes trabajando 馃摲 Students at Work- Estudiantes trabajando

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Student Spotlight

Third grade exploring different types of soil.
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Student Spotlight

Third grade exploring different types of soil.
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Student Spotlight

Second grade exploring flexibility.
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Student Spotlight

Fifth grade separating mixtures using different tools.
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Student Spotlight

Fifth grade separating mixtures using different tools.
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Student Spotlight

Students exploring force at a distance.
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馃摎 Digital Resources - Recursos digitales 馃摎 Digital Resources - Recursos digitales

Friction for Kids!

https://youtu.be/1ZxkwKPHluU

Force and Motion

https://youtu.be/MKNHaEYni3k
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