Our 3rd grade scientists are excited to elevate those everyday “turn & talk” moments by transforming them into opportunities to show what they know through Keynote animation. Instead of simply explaining a concept to a partner, learners can illustrate push vs. pull, balanced and unbalanced forces, or motion changes using engaging, student-created visuals. With Keynote, students can work independently or collaborate on shared slides, making their thinking visible through motion paths, transitions, and creative storytelling. This approach empowers students to communicate their ideas in fresh, innovative ways that captivate and inspire.
Activity Timeline: *This activity is designed for low teacher lift and high student creativity, and can be adapted to fit other concepts.
Briefly introduce a turn & talk prompt, no long demo needed!
Allow students to open Keynote and experiment with motion paths, line draw, movement animations, and transitions including Magic Move. Students will naturally click, test, and discover, so no step-by-step instructions are required.
In this specific example, students design a short animation illustrating push/pull, balanced and unbalanced forces, or motion changes, and share their animation with a partner. Additionally, students can include text to explain their work and an audio recording to include their voice!
*Attached I have included an example Keynote slide illustrating unbalanced forces, and step-by-step instructions for replicating the example.
Happy Creating!!
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November 14, 2025 .
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Love the idea of transporting Turn & Talk to Click & Create which produces a creative record of “show what you know”. Thanks Brittany! Good for a variety of disciplines!
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