Students explain what inertia is in their own words. In this physics activity, students investigate how Newton's first law applies to their robot. They discuss real world examples of the 1st law.

Learners watch a demonstration that allows the teacher to show Galileo's inertia experiment and how and why the hills on roller coasters are designed as they are. The roller coaster simulator can be mounted on a magnetic chalkboard;...

In this forces and machines learning exercise, students will review vocabulary associated with forces including friction, inertia, and work. Students will also explain how simple machines help to do work easier. This learning exercise...

Students examine Newton's Laws. In this law of motion lesson, students observe Newton's three laws of physics demonstrated by the teacher. They apply other examples to Newton's first law of inertia.

In this Newton's laws worksheet, students review the definitions of the law of inertia, law of acceleration, and the law that relates force to acceleration. This worksheet has 10 short answer questions.

In this Newton's laws worksheet, students review the law of inertia, the law of acceleration, and the law relating force to acceleration. This worksheet has 10 short answer questions.

Students experiment to develop understanding of Newton's Laws and how they apply to space travel in this ten day lesson plan sequence.

Students view a video and complete corresponding activities to observe inertia. They observe and predict the effect various forces have on objects.

For this momentum worksheet, students will complete two fill in the blank statements on inertia and momentum. Then students will compare the momentum of a bowling ball and baseball with differing masses and velocities in 3 short answer...

High schoolers define what inertia is in their own words. In this physics lesson, students observe what happens to their action figure as the skateboard stops suddenly. They apply Newton's 1st law to real world situations.

Students make spinners to investigate rotational inertia, rotational speed, angular momentum, and velocity. They make two sets of spinners that have different mass distributions and shapes. They complete a worksheet while experimenting...

In order to investigate cetntripetal force and angular momentum, youngsters compare the motion of erasers hung from a string. It is not clear what type of Amish toy is needed in the warm up activity, so you may not be able to use it. The...

Energy and machines are two things that belong together. This resource provides a clear and simple overview of energy, force, work, and machines. Because the information in this presentation is clear and well-organized it would...

In this laws of motion activity, students review Newton's 3 laws of motion and compare force and net force. 11 matching, 18 fill in the blank, 6 word problems.

In this physics worksheet, learners investigate Newton's Three Laws. In this multiple choice, matching, and short answer worksheet, student answer eleven questions.

Students distinguish between weight and mass. They examine how in oscillations of a mass against an elastic spring--in the absence of gravity, or in horizontal motion--the length of the oscillation period is proportional to the square...

Young scholars investigate the engineering design process and the relationship between distance, time, and speed. Using a generic car base, small groups design a device that will protect an egg on or in the car as it is rolled down a...

In this physics worksheet, students examine Newton's Laws of Motion by completing 4 different mini labs and answering follow-up questions for each lab.

In this motion worksheet, high schoolers read about the 3 laws of motion and then complete a graphic organizer describing the laws and giving an example for each one.

In this Newton's Laws worksheet, students answer ten questions about Newton's three laws. They answer questions about specific situations and the laws that govern each.

Have some physical science fun when studying the center of gravity or center of mass. Simply have balancing artists stand a dowel on one finger and keep it from falling over! A lump of clay is added and moved up along the dowel over a...

Scientific method, linear measurements, friction, inertia. Imagine learning scientific vocabulary in an ELA class. Before researching and developing a presentation about simple machines, class members build a common, but decidedly...

Students calculate the moment of inertia of a disc. For this physics lesson, students differentiate the two methods used in finding the inertia. They construct their own pendulum for the lab.

Middle schoolers perform three activities that each demonstrate one of Newton's Laws of Motion. They use a ramp and toy car to demonstrate inertia, calculate acceleration due to gravity, then use a medicine ball and rolling chair to...