Newton's Laws of Motion

Introduction

We have already did several lab in class applying the three laws of motion.  There are some labs that we can not run in class, but we can use online simulations in order to see the laws in place.  

We will be analyzing different online simulators in order to see Newton's Laws in action! 

During this quest, you will be able to: 

*Review Newton's three laws of motion. 

*See how Newton's laws apply to real world situations of bumber cars and roller coasters. 

*See how mass affects force. 

Ohio Science Objectives

 

 Demonstrate that any object does not accelerate (remains at rest or maintains a constant speed and direction of motion) unless an unbalanced (net) force acts on it.

Explain the change in motion (acceleration) of an object. Demonstrate that the acceleration is proportional to the net force acting on the object and inversely proportional to the mass of the object. (Fnet = ma. Note that weight is the gravitational force on a mass.)

 

Demonstrate that whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal amount of force is exerted back on the first object.

Here is the packet we will be using to complete this activity! 

https://docs.google.com/a/valleyview.k12.oh.us/document/d/1sMRwrehi3oqk…

Task
Process

Task 1:  The Worm and The Apple….an epic tale!

http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/newtons-laws-of-motion-interactive.htm

Go to the following website and listen to each section.  Fill out the "Task 1" page.  

 

Task 2: Colliding Cars

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/parkphysics.html  

Go to the following website.  Listen to the man talk about bumber cars, then fill out the "Task 2" section of the packet, while playing with the bumber cars. 

Task 3: You got to move it, move it! 

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics  After playing with the tug of war game (for fun) go to the "Motion" tab.  Fill out the corresponding task in the packet.  

Task 4: Building a roller coaster!

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/parkphysics.html  After listening to the history and explaination of how roller coasters work, build your own coaster! 

Evaluation

Evaluation

 

Exceeds

Meets

Approaches

Task 1 

All three terms are accurately defined in the student’s own words with a picture that shows understanding.  

The comprehension sections shows understanding of the three laws. 

Some of the terms are accurately defined in the student’s own words with a picture that shows understanding.  

The comprehension sections shows understanding of at least two laws. 

All three terms are defined, but definition may be lacking. Illustrations are present but not neat or not relevant.

The comprehension sections shows understanding of at least one law. 

Task 2 

All problems are answered with explainations that show an understanding of Newton's Laws. 

At least 3 problems are answered with explainations that show an understanding of Newton's Laws. 

At least 2 problems are answered with explainations that show an understanding of Newton's Laws. 

Task 3 

The student is able to come up with a rule that relates mass and force. 

The student is able to come up with a rule that relates mass and force, but it is lacking detail.  

The student is unable to come up with a rule that relates mass and force with good detail. 

Task 4 

The student is able to create a working rollercoaster on the first try! 

The student is able to explain why his/her rollercoaster did not work and is able to create a working rollercoaster in 3 tries. 

The student attempts to build several roller coasters, and improves the design each time. 
Conclusion

Congratulations! You have been able to see how Newton's Laws of Motion come to play in the world around us! 

Credits
Teacher Page

https://docs.google.com/a/valleyview.k12.oh.us/document/d/1sMRwrehi3oqk…

Attached is the packet to go with the webquest.