Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Newton's 3 Laws, With a Bicycle

For Students 9th - 10th
This video describes Newton's three laws of motion and how they relate to the everyday motion of a bicycle. [3:33] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: The Hobby Shop: The Rocket

For Students 9th - 10th
Design your own virtual rocket, and then test launch it. Watch tutorials about Newton's laws of motion and rocket basics to help you improve your rocket's performance.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bumps and Bruises

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students learn about the role engineers play in creating protective gear for sports. Students then build a protective landing pad to catch a dropped egg without it breaking
Handout
PBS

Pbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Blimp Jet [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Hands-on challenge to add a jet-propulsion system such as a balloon to a Sky Glider blimp so it flies straight and far under its own power. Provides full list of materials with ideas on how to build, test, and redesign it if necessary....
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Newton's Third Law

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Newton's Third Law of Motion - action and reaction forces and why they are not balanced forces.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting and interactive exhibit demonstrates how Newton's Laws of Motion impact the design and safety of roller coasters.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Egg Drop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are challenged to use the technical problem solving to dump radioactive material (eggs) into water without touching them. Lesson plan includes timeline, student handout and discussion questions.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Newton's Third Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples, and interactive practice problems, students examine Newton's Third Law of Motion.
Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps2 1: Collision Design Solution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your students explore how the motion of objects changes during a collision. This website includes work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that focus on collision design solution.
Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Nasa: Paper Rockets

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Basic experiment allowing students to discover what gives a rocket stability.
Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Nasa: Rocket Activity: Rocket Pinwheel

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides directions for a basic activity that allows students to explore Newton's Third Law of Motion.