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Science of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion Instructional VideoScience of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion Instructional Video
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National Science Foundation
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5th - 12th
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Science of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion

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Why are some football players harder to tackle than others? Turns out physics is the answer. The fifth lesson of the 10-part video series continues connecting the NFL to physics concepts. Young scientists learn about inertia through an examination of football plays and discover how Newton's First Law of Motion applies.

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Concepts

newton's first law of motion, inertia, velocity, mass, weight

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • View additional football video and have pupils identify instances of inertia
  • Include additional examples of inertia in real-life situations

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of velocity and force

Pros

  • Includes a follow-up laboratory investigation
  • Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the video

Cons

  • None

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