Mrs. Swett's Science Site
Forces and Motion Step 2
Newton's First Law and Friction
Newton's First Law
Level 2:
- Knows the terms: Newton, inertia, unbalanced force, balanced force, friction, gravity, air resistance.
- Knows Newton's First Law of Motion.
- Knows different types of friction.
Level 3:
LT1: Understands an unbalanced force acting upon an object changes its speed or direction of motion or both.
LT2: Understands the role of friction in motion.
Learning Activities
1. The Nature of Force Reading and Worksheet
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2. Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
3. Newton's First Law Reading with Worksheet
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4. Video- Newton's First Law of Motion: Force, Friction, and Inertia
with Notetaker
- Newton's First Law of Motion - Science of NFL Football (Video)
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5. Friction Reading with Worksheet
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6. Everyday Friction Assignment
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7. Friction Lab
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10. Study Guide & Practice Vocabulary with Quizlet
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Assess
11. Forces and Motion Test
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12. Complete a Challenge
Possible Challenges:
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