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Motion and Inertia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Physics learners make magic with inertia! By pulling paper out from under a stack of blocks or batting a rubber ball into motion, physics scholars' eyes will be opened! Don't think that this instructional activity is only fun and games;...
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A Moving Experience - Forces and Inertia

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students consider the first part of Newton's First Law of Motion, the Law of Inertia of objects at rest, which states that every object remains at rest unless acted on by a force. They perform hands-on experiments which demonstrate this...
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F = ma, Inertia, and Action-Reaction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders apply concepts of Newton's Laws in scientific inquiries. Use this instructional activity to have your charges test and identify the characteristics of objects that make them easier or harder to push. After a teacher-led...
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Rotational Inertia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students spin themselves to understand rotational inertia. In this Inertia lesson, students will also use ramps, balance beam and pendelum to conduct rotational inertia experiments. Students draw conclusions to explain rotational...
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Inertia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students conduct a simple inertia demonstration by spinning a hardboiled and raw egg. They push a wagon to demonstrate inertia. They explore Newton's first and second laws of motion.
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Qualitative Aspects of Rotational Dynamics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Explanations for six different physics lab activities and five suggested assessments are contained in this resource by the National Science Teachers Association. Any combination can be used to open learners' eyes to rotational motion....
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Forces

For Teachers 4th - 6th
An interesting worksheet on force and inertia is here for your young scientists. The worksheet is meant to be used as a vehicle for oral interviews. There are three questions about force and seven questions regarding intertia. Very good!
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Regents High School Examination PHYSICAL SETTING PHYSICS 2003

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this chemistry exam, physics pupils complete a series of multiple choice and short answer questions by completing calculations on speed, velocity, magnitude and inertia.
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Inertia Tricks

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore inertia using magic tricks. They participate in demonstrations using tablecloths and dishes, Ken and Barbie, and Wine Bottles.
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Inertia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils conduct an experiment to apply Newton's first law of motion. They observe the inertia of an object in regard to its mass. The students record and graph the outcomes of their investigation and present the relationship between...
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Inertia

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars become actively involved with Newton's First Law of Motion, which involves inertia.
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How Can We See Inertia?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars conduct 8 experiments to gain an understanding of inertia. Students use a variety of materials to conduct these experiments. Young scholars learn the difference between objects at rest and objects moving in a straight line.
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The Law of Inertia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice the 4 question strategy to form more questions and develop further experiments. The four questions are engage, explore, explain, and elaborate. They use the 4 question strategy on an investigation involving the mass...
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Gravity, Forces, and Inertia

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in assessments involving gravity, forces, and inertia. They select from a menu of options assessments they would like to complete including worksheets, drawing posters, watching videos, creating crossword puzzles,...
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F = a, Inertia, and Friction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a matchbox car to push across a hard surface and observe what happens. They then push the car across a soft or rough surface and discover what happens. The two ideas are discusses as Newton's First and Second Laws of...
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Moment of Inertia Contest

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design a wheel that can go down the ramp with the smallest moment of inertia. In this technology lesson, students construct their model using a computer program. They calculate the moment of inertia of their finished product.
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Exploring the Circular Motion of a Tennis Ball

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the concept of circular motion. In groups, they participate in experiments to discover the law of inertia. They describe how forces act on objects during a circular motion. To end the instructional...
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Newton's First Law Crash!!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Newton's first law of motion and demonstrate how it applies to cars.  For this motion lesson students complete an experiment and worksheet on speed and inertia.
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Move It, Sir Isaac!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze the work of Sir Isaac Newton as they investigate the laws of motion and force. Inertia is observed through a lump of clay.
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Inertial Mass, Weight, and Newton's Second Law of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The stage is set for you to guide future physicists through three forceful activities about motion. In the first, learners experiment with rolling carts to discover how objects interact. In the second, they inspect images of an object in...
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Physical Setting: Physics Exam 2004

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Twelve pages of mostly multiple-choice questions comprise this comprehensive New York Regents physics exam. It covers an entire year's worth of physics curriculum and requires about three hours for completion. Review the questions to...
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Wind Effects on Model Building: Lab for Deflection and Moment of Inertia

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the relationship between shape of object and moment of inertia. In this physics lesson, students collect data from the experiment and use spreadsheet to graph them. They discuss how load affects deflection.
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In-Line Inertia

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars practice calculating the moment of inertia when discussing a skater and the position in which it is best to spin. After class discussion, students practice calculating inertia on their own.
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Friction and Inertia

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners study friction and inertia, make predictions, and compare data.  In this investigative lesson students view a demonstration on friction, divide into groups, and complete an activity. 

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