Forces of Nature

Journey through the most powerful forces on the planet as students discover how incredible adaptations to the unique properties of earth, fire, air, and water enable life on our planet to survive and thrive.

Subjects: Earth Systems, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Life Science
Program Type: Permanent Exhibition
Standards:

• Pre-K:
  Physical Sciences: PS4.A, PS3.C, PS2.A.
• Kindergarten:
  Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls: PS3.C, PS2.A.
  Weather and Climate: PS3.B.
  Forces and Interactions
  Pushes and Pulls: PS2.B.
• 2nd Grade:
  Earth’s Systems
  Processes that Shape the Earth: ESS2-3, ESS2.C, ESS2-2, ESS2.B, ESS2.A, ESS1.C.
  Structure and Properties of Matter: PS1.A.
• 3rd Grade:
  Forces and Interactions: PS2.B, PS2.A.
• 4th Grade:
  Energy: PS3-2, PS3.B, PS3.A.
• 6-8 Grade:
  Energy: PS3.A.
  Forces: PS2.A, PS2.B.
• 9-12 Grade:
  Energy: PS3.B, PS3.C.
  History of the Earth: PS1.C

NGSS Keywords: Life Sciences, Structure & Function, Plants & Animals, Organisms, Physical Sciences, Waves, Earth Systems, States of Matter, Forces, Energy

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