--- title: Lessons for Types of Interaction | K-8 Grade description: Types of Interaction Disciplinary Core Ideas image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) # Types of Interaction Disciplinary Core Ideas [![Download a Sample Unit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6) Science & Engineering Practices - [Developing and using models](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-and-using-models) - [Analyzing and interpreting data](https://www.knowatom.com/analyzing-and-interpreting-data) - [Engaging in argument from evidence](https://www.knowatom.com/engaging-in-argument-from-evidence) - [Obtaining evaluating and communicating information](https://www.knowatom.com/obtaining-evaluating-and-communicating-information) Disciplinary Core Ideas - [Forces and Motion](https://www.knowatom.com/forces-and-motion) - [Types of Interactions](https://www.knowatom.com/types-of-interaction) - [The Universe and Its Stars](https://www.knowatom.com/the-universe-and-its-stars) Crosscutting Concepts - [Scale Proportion and Quantity](https://www.knowatom.com/scale-proportion-and-quantity) - [Patterns](https://www.knowatom.com/patterns) - [Cause and Effect](https://www.knowatom.com/cause-and-effect) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f) ## Lessons for Types of Interaction Grade Ranges All K-2 3-5 6-8 [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-07-2023-11-45-35-6461-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/motion-in-the-solar-system) ## [Motion in the Solar System In this lesson, students model the solar system and analyze Earth’s place in the system as well as how the force of gravity causes the planets to move around the sun in predictable, regular paths. This page serves to highlight the key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/motion-in-the-solar-system) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/3rd-grade-science/motion-in-the-solar-system) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-07-2023-02-41-11-9781-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/balanced-vs-unbalanced-forces) ## [Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces In this unit, students analyze the phenomena of matter, forces, and energy. In this lesson, they compare the effects of unbalanced versus balanced forces on objects. They then evaluate how matter interacts with and is changed by energy, which transfers from one object or system to another. This page showcases key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/balanced-vs-unbalanced-forces) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/balanced-vs-unbalanced-forces) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Forces-and-Levers1.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/forces-and-levers) ## [Forces and Levers In this unit, students use simple machines to explore the relationship between forces, energy, and motion. In the first lesson of the unit, students investigate how levers redirect force to do work. This page showcases key elements of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/forces-and-levers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/forces-and-levers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-05-21-46-0743-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) ## [Current Electricity In this unit, students continue to explore science phenomena related to energy, focusing on how energy is transferred in circuits and can do work, such as spinning a motor. Students begin with this lesson on exploring the basic phenomena of direct current energy flowing through parts of a simple and series circuit. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-21-52-9550-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) ## [Engineering Electric Cars In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of how energy is transferred in a circuit to do work. In this lesson, students figure out the phenomena affecting the left and right movement of an electric car. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/gravity-motion-single.jpg) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/energy-transformation) ## [Energy Transformation In this unit, students focus on the science phenomena of the relationship between gravity and motion, tracing how gravitational potential energy transforms to kinetic energy in different energy systems. In this lesson, they investigate the relationship between the drop height of a bouncy ball and its rebound height. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/energy-transformation) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/energy-transformation) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image1-Oct-09-2023-06-34-28-8926-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earth-sun-moon-system) ## [Earth-Sun-Moon System In this unit, students explore the science phenomena gravity and its role in the universe. In this lesson they investigate how gravity within the Earth-sun-moon system causes different observable patterns. This page showcases key elements in this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earth-sun-moon-system) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earth-sun-moon-system) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-06-38-57-1697-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earths-place-in-the-solar-system) ## [Earth's Place in the Solar System In this unit, students explore the vastness and mysteriousness of the universe, exploring how the Earth-sun-moon system fits into solar system phenomena and the Milky Way Galaxy. In this lesson they evaluate phenomena related to gravity’s role in forming the solar system and how mass and gravity determine weight on other planets. This page showcases key elements in this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earths-place-in-the-solar-system) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/earths-place-in-the-solar-system) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(37).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/glacier-motion) ## [Glacier Motion In this unit, students analyze the phenomena that have shaped Earth’s surface, analyzing how gravitational energy moves glaciers, which have sculpted the land over time. This page showcases elements of the first lesson which focuses on glacier motion.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/glacier-motion) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/glacier-motion) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-09-2023-05-19-06-0943-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) ## [Engineering Launchers In this unit, students explore the phenomena of forces, energy, and motion in systems involving simple machines. In this lesson, students solve a problem by prototyping solutions to launch objects. This page highlights each component of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image1-Oct-09-2023-07-25-38-5271-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/magnetism-and-energy) ## [Magnetism and Energy In this unit, students connect their explorations of Earth and life sciences with physical sciences with an exploration into the science phenomena of magnetism and electricity. They investigate magnetic fields and electromagnets in this lesson. This page showcases key parts of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/magnetism-and-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/magnetism-and-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(55).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/sea-star-structures) ## [Sea Star Structures In this unit, students focus on the phenomena of rocky shore ecosystems and the science phenomena of how organisms interact. For this lesson, students analyze how adaptations allow for the survival of different organisms, specifically sea star structures. This is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/sea-star-structures) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/sea-star-structures) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-07-25-36-9993-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/electric-and-magnetic-interactions) ## [Electric and Magnetic Interactions In this unit, students connect their explorations of Earth and life sciences with physical sciences with an exploration into the relationship between magnetism and electricity. In this lesson, they explore the interactions between magnets and electricity. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/electric-and-magnetic-interactions) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/electric-and-magnetic-interactions) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(67).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-speakers) ## [Engineering Speakers In this unit, students explore how communication systems transmit information from one person or place to another. In this lesson, students use what they know about the science phenomena of electromagnets and magnetic fields to design a speaker, a common decoding device in many audio technologies. This page highlights key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-speakers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-speakers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-3.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/kindergarten-science/pushes-and-pulls) ## [Pushes and Pulls In the third and final unit of Kindergarten, students investigate how pushes and pulls are forces that change the motion of an object. They apply their scientific knowledge to design a solution that solves a problem.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/kindergarten-science/pushes-and-pulls) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/kindergarten-science/pushes-and-pulls) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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