Forces & Motion 8 th Grade Physical Science
Jan 13, 2016
Objectives
Forces Define Give examples Draw force diagrams
Big Ideas Unbalanced forces cause motion Newton’s laws help predict motion
Types of Forces
"Types of Forces." Types of Forces. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/u2l2b.cfm>.
Types of Forces
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Force Diagram
Ristow, Kim. "Construction of Free-Body Diagrams." Construction of Free-Body Diagrams. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=tp1502>.
Force Diagram
Ristow, Kim. "Construction of Free-Body Diagrams." Construction of Free-Body Diagrams. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=tp1502>.
Think-pair-share
Forces and directions? Draw force diagram.
"Drawing Free-Body Diagrams." Drawing Free-Body Diagrams. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/u2l2c.cfm>.
Answer
"Drawing Free-Body Diagrams." Drawing Free-Body Diagrams. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/u2l2c.cfm>.
Balanced & Unbalanced Forces
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Lab Activity
"Forces and Motion: Basics." PhET. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics>.
BrainPOP – Newton’s Laws
"Newton's Laws of Motion." BrainPOP. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/newtonslawsofmotion/>.
Apply Newton’s Laws
1st Law• With partner/group• Create basic demonstration
• Materials found around room• Create force diagram• Share in ~5 minutes
Apply Newton’s Laws
2nd Law
• Discuss with partner
• Rocket acceleration/fuel amount?
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Apply Newton’s Laws
3rd Law• Discuss with partner• Action/reaction forces?
• Interaction diagram…
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
More 3rd Law…
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Newton’s Laws Describe Motion
Trefil, James S., Rita Ann. Calvo, and Kenneth Cutler. McDougal Littell Physical Science. Evanston,
IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.