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A football tackle is just a transfer of momentum, Learners discover the principles of Newton's Third Law by analyzing football tackling. The third lesson in a series of 10 videos shows how the mass and velocity of a defensive player lead to different results.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show a Newton's cradle momentum after the video and make a connection between football players and the spheres
- Review definitions and examples of mass and velocity prior to the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have a basic understanding of football
Pros
- Provides a lab investigation to follow the video lesson
- Includes animation images to add clarity to explanations
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- None