Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Normal Force & Mass: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how normal forces can be used to find the mass of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Normal Force & Mass."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Objects Sliding on an Inclined Plane: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains what forces are action on objects which are sliding across an inclined plane. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Objects Sliding on an Inclined Plane."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Free Body Diagram: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of the free-body diagram. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Free-Body Diagram."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Inclined Planes & Net Force: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to find the net force acting on objects, at rest or, sliding across inclined planes. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Inclined Planes & Net Force."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Tension: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of tension. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Tension."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's First Law: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's First Law, that inertia causes objects at rest to remain at rest, and objects in motion to remain in motion. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's First Law of Motion: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's first law of motion otherwise known as the law of inertia. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law of Motion."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Normal Force & Acceleration: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains what the acceleration of an object experiencing a normal force is. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Normal Force & Acceleration."
Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 kids.com: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief overview of Newton's three laws of motion. Examples with diagrams are used to explain each law. An online quiz is available to test your understanding of these topics.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Car and the Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
The Physics Classroom uses an animation of a car crash to lead its discussion on the law of inertia.
Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Nasa: Soda Pop Can Hero Engine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore all three parts of Newton's Laws of Motion by observing a spinning pop can.
Handout
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Model of a Carousel: Centripetal Force

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features an applet that models the motion of a carousel ride at an amusement park to demonstrate centripetal force. The motion parameters can be modified and seen in the animation.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Brief Overview of Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents labeled illustrations modeling each of Newton's three laws of motion along with explanations.
Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA discusses application of Newton's first law of motion to airplane motion. Includes a graphic and an accompanying explanation.
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Quia

Quia: Newton's Laws Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
A short quiz on Newton's famous laws of motion. Has ten multiple-choice questions.