eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Its Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Two complete tutorials on momentum and its conservation. Tutorials include informational text, interactive activities, animations, and quick, interactive comprehension checks throughout the lessons.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-lesson e-textbook covering topics in Newton's Laws. Tutorials include informational text,animations, interactive activities, and quick, interactive comprehension checks throughout the lessons.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Newton Rocket Car

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate Newton's third law of motion - which states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction - through a small wooden car. The Newton cars show how action/reaction works and how the mass...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Action Reaction! Rocket

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string. They use this model to learn about Newton's three laws of motion, examining the effect of different forces on the motion of the rocket.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this outline to find out about Newton's Laws of Motion. Use the different lesson plans covering the laws of motion to learn more.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: May the Force Be With You: Thrust

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this lesson plan, students will study how propellers and jet turbines generate thrust. This lesson plan focuses on Isaac Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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NASA

Nasa Glenn Research Center: Rocket Car (Class Activity)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students discover Newton's Third Law of Motion by constructing a rocket car.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Third Law of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Illinois Institute of Technology site provides a teacher lesson plan for an activity in which students use spring balances and carts to investigate the action-reaction relationship for any given force. Includes directions, materials...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Third Law of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Illinois Institute of Technology site is a lesson plan and lab that utilizes a toy rocket to investigate Newton's third law. Includes directions and practical applications.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: The Sun's Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided by NASA, gives some scientific history and a clear and detailed explanation of nulcear forces and nuclear fusion.
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.
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.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Explore Matchstick Rockets

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have wondered how rockets are propelled forward or if you enjoy the excitement of launching a rocket, this is an activity for you. You will learn how to make tiny rockets from aluminum foil and matchsticks, and how to ignite them...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Newton's 3rd Law: Coin Flick

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this elementary physics investigation, young scholars explore Newton's 3rd Law of Motion: To every action there is an equal & opposite reaction. Pairs of students will line up 5 pennies, (touching each other), between 2 rulers....
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Newton's Third Law

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand why for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Flying With Style

For Teachers 10th - 12th
As students begin to understand the physics behind thrust, drag, and gravity and how these relate these to Newton's three laws of motion, groups assemble and launch the rockets that they designed in the associated lesson.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Houston, We Have a Problem!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply their mathematics and team building skills to explore the concept of rocketry.Throughout the design process, teamwork is emphasized since the most successful launches occur when groups work effectively to generate creative...
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need to review any of Newton's three laws? This website contains a video collection on Newton's Law from a physics course at East Los Angeles College. In twelve lectures, each law is explained with examples. Also discussed is...
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Quia

Quia: Newton's Laws Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
A short quiz on Newton's famous laws of motion. Has ten multiple-choice questions.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Third Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts and skills for Newton's third law of motion, including how to identify action-reaction pairs.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Science Choice Board Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students level up learning by completing Newton's Laws of Motion task cards including all levels of Bloom's taxonomy.