Forces & Motion
Forces & Motion
Where simple machines create exciting discoveries.
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Students investigate the science of movement by building systems with simple machines like levers, pendulums, pulleys and more. Through hands-on challenges an interactive forces and motion simulation powered by augmented reality, they discover how pushes, pulls, gravity and friction work together to influence motion in the real world.
Grades: 3rd-5th
Content hours:12-20
NGSS and CCSS aligned
- Homeschool Access: 1 educator login, 5 student logins
- Classroom Access: 1 educator login, 28 student logins
- School Access: 10 educator logins, 300 student logins
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Full Description
The MindLabs Forces & Motion Class Set brings science off the page and into action. Designed for grades 3–5, this classroom kit helps students explore STEM concepts like force, motion, and engineering design by experimenting with simple machines such as levers, pendulums, ramps, and more. Students take on interactive design challenges to help Reggy the mascot excite the crowd, all while building critical problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Using the included card deck, free mobile app, and a tablet or device, teachers can set up and clean up lessons in just minutes. Activities are NGSS-aligned, hands-on, and highly engaging, giving educators a proven way to make STEM standards fun and accessible.
With built-in tools for documentation, peer kudos, and social-emotional feedback, MindLabs promotes both academic growth and classroom community. The Forces & Motion Class Set makes it easy for educators to deliver engaging, standards-based STEM experiences that keep students moving, creating, and learning together.
What's included
Every MindLabs STEM unit combines hands-on learning materials with interactive digital tools to create engaging STEM experiences for students in classrooms, homeschools, museums, libraries, and other learning environments.
Hands-On Learning Materials
Homeschool Learning Plan
- 1 MindLabs AR card deck
- 1 printed educator guide
- Access for 1 educator
- Up to 5 student logins
Classroom Learning Plan
- 7 MindLabs AR card decks
- 1 printed educator guide
- Access for 1 educator
- Up to 28 student logins
School Learning Plan
- 14 MindLabs AR card decks
- 2 printed educator guides
- Access for 10 educators
- Up to 300 student logins
Digital Renewal extends digital access only and does not include physical materials.
Digital Learning Experience
Choose a 1, 2, or 3-year Access Period. Every Learning Plan includes:
- Complete digital curriculum
- Ready-to-use lesson plans
- Presentation slides for every lesson
- CoLabs+ Digital Notebook
- Engineering design challenges and projects
- Student assignment management
- Educator feedback and commenting tools
- Collaborative class discussions
- Student self-reflection and wellness check-ins
- Professional development videos
Also Included
- Free MindLabs mobile app for iOS and Android
- Interactive augmented reality experiences
- Ongoing software updates throughout your Access Period
Scope & Sequence
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CRM2CvNNgm0vkjGlReqaC8e7bB-9D7p/view?usp=sharing
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Product Specs
Supported Devices
MindLabs works on supported iPhone and Android smartphones, as well as iPad and Android tablets, with an internet connection.
For the best experience, we recommend:
- iPad (9th generation or newer)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, S8, or S9 series
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (budget-friendly option)
Grade Levels
Designed for students in grades 3-5, with expanding content through grade 8.
Standards Alignment
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and supports cross-curricular learning through the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Learning Environments
Perfect for:
- Homeschool families
- Classrooms
- Schools and districts
- Microschools
- Learning pods
- Museums
- Libraries
- After-school programs
Free App
Download the free MindLabs app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to unlock interactive augmented reality experiences.
Forces and Motion - Reggy’s Mascot Challenge
Meet Reggy Funfurhuggin, an enormous, endlessly curious alien, who crash-lands on Earth and quickly discovers that forces and motion are everywhere. With his spaceship in pieces and his curiosity dialed up to 100, he starts experimenting: pushes, pulls, ramps, levers, wheels… anything that moves. His dream? To find a new home with creatures who look like him - mascots!
In the Forces & Motion unit, students team up with Reggy on an athletic-themed adventure packed with hands-on science and laugh-out-loud moments. Through interactive AR challenges and creative design projects, they explore how simple machines work while helping Reggy score goals, perfect trick shots, and master movement. Each lesson grows their engineering and problem-solving skills as they figure out what it takes to win the Mascot Challenge. Reggy’s story turns science standards into playful, high-energy learning that sparks curiosity, teamwork, and confidence.
Why Educators Love MindLabs
Hands-On STEM Learning
Interactive activities align with NGSS standards while making science fun and accessible.
Proven Engagement
Research shows MindLabs boosts student interest, creativity, and persistence in STEM subjects.
Collaboration & SEL Built In
Students share kudos, track emotions, and document learning, fostering teamwork and reflection.
Empowers Educators
Innovative metrics provide insights into student progress and key learning moments.