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Red Light, Green Light

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Students investigate the friction between tires and the road and how it affects the movement of cars while driving. They discuss and define friction, experiment with sandpaper and wax paper to determine which material provides the least and most friction, and explore the theme of conflict in literature.

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newton's laws of motion, sir isaac newton, friction

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friction, newton's laws of motion, science
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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