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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Law of Inertia the Truck and Ladder

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn the basics of the law of inertia with this short tutorial and accompanying animation which demonstrates the motion.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: The Big Misconception

For Students 9th - 10th
While most people know what Newton's laws say, many people do not know what they mean. This tutorial allows students the ability to understand their meaning and to believe their implications.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Newton's Second Law

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Break down how the relationship between acceleration and mass directly relates to the mass of an object.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University links to excerpts of Newton's major works. Please scroll down to find the section on Newton titled "The Creation of Classical Physics." You will be able to actually read some of Newton's work! Read...
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), a scientist whose impact is felt in many disciplines today. His laws of motion are integral to basic physics, and he co-invented calculus.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: Newton's Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Newton's Pendulum will Bill Nye as you watch this demonstration of some of the most fundamental laws of physics and mechanics. [0:52]
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rocket Me Into Space

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
One of the exciting challenges for engineers is the idea of exploration. This lesson looks more closely at Spaceman Rohan, Spacewoman Tess, their daughter Maya, and their challenges with getting to space, setting up satellites, and...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Elevator Ride Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt that queasy feeling in a moving elevator? Explore the physics behind the sensations of weightlessness and weightiness. Teacher notes and a downloadable handout are also provided.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes the logic behind the development of Newton's law of universal gravitation. Beginning with Johannes Kepler and his three laws of planetary motion, content walks the reader through Newton's thought process and development of this...
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Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Angry Birds Are Mad About Physics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learn about catapults and Newton's laws of motion.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Penny in Cup: Bernoulli's Principle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A demonstration that will grab students' attention to learn about Bernoulli's principle and Newton's Laws of Motion.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's Up With All This Traffic?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Expanding on the topic of objects in motion covering Newton's laws of motion, acceleration and velocity, which are taught starting in third grade, middle schoolers are introduced to new concepts of speed, density, level of service (LOS)...
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Sophia Learning

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

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's second law of motion. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's Second Law of Motion."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's Third Law of Motion & Acceleration: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how Newton's third law of motion can help determine the acceleration of interacting objects. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Newton's Third Law of Motion & Acceleration."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's Second Law of Motion & Free Fall: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how Newton's second law of motion can be used to understand free fall. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Newton's Second Law of Motion & Free Fall."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Practice W/ Newton's Third Law of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on Newton's third law of motion.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's Third Law of Motion Stated Verbally

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of Newton's third law of motion and explains how it is experienced.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Practice W/ Newton's Second Law of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides the learner with example problems using Newton's second law of motion.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Newton's Three Laws

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This technology-based activity will review Newton's three laws of motion. After reviewing the laws, the students will be divided into three groups. Each group will be assigned one of Newton's laws and asked to create a presentation...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Accomplishments of Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Isaac Newton and his many accomplishments in physics, mathematics, optics, and religious study, and how his discoveries helped in space research.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Newton's First Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Within this resource, you will learn more about Newton's first law and real-world applications of this law.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Second Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's second law of motion, including how to analyze motion in the x- and y-directions independently.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's First Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's first law of motion, including the difference between mass and weight.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Newton's Third Law Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key concepts and skills for Newton's third law of motion, including how to identify action-reaction pairs.

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