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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how to incorporate the examine howing cycle format with space science materials. The examine howing cycle develops the concepts of Newton's Laws and applies these concepts to travel in space. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover that the learning cycle develops the concepts of Newton's Laws and applies these concepts to travel in space. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete experiments in which they test how mass affects a car's acceleration. They observe and record the results. They analyze the results and discover Newton's Second Law of Motion. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate motion, rockets and rocket motion. They analyze photos, identify and discuss Newton's three laws of motion, and construct a small vehicle that moves by launching a mass backward. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore rocket motion with a slingshot-like device that throws a weighted wooden block backward to produce forward motion. First they'll hypothesize the motion of the rocket and wooden block. Then they'll test their theories. In the end, students identify balanced and unbalanced forces in their daily lives. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the life of Isaac Newton. They conduct research, complete an Isaac Newton Information Sheet, explore various websites, and create a class PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students study the scientific accomplishments of Nicholas Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton. In groups, they research one of the scientists and make a visual model or presentation that shows the scientist's ideas of the universe. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students experiment with and analyze moving objects and explain their motion in relation to Newton's Laws of Motion. Students then work with partners to design and construct cars that are powered by balloons. Full Review »
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Students memorize Newton's First Law of Motion and use a ball or marble to demonstrate it. They discuss Newton's First Law of Motion: "An object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object in motion tends to stay in motion." Students discuss facts on Isaac Newton such as he was a little boy about 350 years ago. He lived in between the time Columbus discovered America and the time Georgre Washington became the first President of the United States. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students memorize Newton's First Law of Motion and use a top to demonstrate it. They are told that Newton's Frist Law of Motion is: "An object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object in motion tends to stay in motion." Students are told that Newton was born on Christmas Day, 1642, in a small town in England. They are told that an object at rest tends to stay at rest. Full Review »