Newton would have made a first-rate skier! A video lesson analyzes Newton's second law from a skiing perspective. The narrator explains how the force, mass, and acceleration can work together to create a winning run.

Concepts

velocity, acceleration, friction, speed, force, newton's second law of motion, gravity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the video with an exploration of Newton's second law with a marble lab
• Have pupils write three questions as they watch the video to use during discussion

Classroom Considerations

• Previous study of gravity and acceleration is important to understanding the lesson

Pros

• Interviews actual Olympic skiers during the lesson
• Includes additional videos on the same topic to extend learning

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7