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Physics Tug of War ActivityPhysics Tug of War Activity
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Teach Engineering
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Year
2004
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Physics Tug of War

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Slide books with a little assistance from Newton. Using books, groups create a demonstration of Newton's Second Law of motion. Pupils compare the distance traveled by one and two books when they apply a force to them.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

weight, measurement, newton's second law of motion, newton's laws of motion, sir isaac newton, force, mass, motion, aviation, airplanes, technology resources

Additional Tags

airplanes, force, mass, motion, newton's 2nd law of motion, weight

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups record a prediction of what will happen prior to doing the activity
  • Conduct the activity to ensure the books will slide on the surface with the rubber band force

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a flat, level surface

Pros

  • Provides pictures to show the setup of the activity
  • Gives suggestions for extensions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.SP.B.5.a 6.SP.B.5.b 6.SP.B.5.c 7.EE.B.4.a 8.EE.C.7.a

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