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First Law Simulation InteractiveFirst Law Simulation Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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Year
2016
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First Law Simulation

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Does Newton's First Law of Motion explain how to move a sled across ice? A simulation encourages scholars to decide if they should push, pull, or apply no force. Their decision moves a sled across the ice and to the home at the appropriate speed.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

newton's first law of motion, newton's laws of motion

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss how including friction would change the simulation
  • Explain that in the simulation, each point isn't really a stopping point, just a check in

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access and use the interactive

Pros

  • Prevents pupils from moving on until they get the correct answer in the simulation
  • Simple and engaging graphics maintain student attention

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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