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Attractive and logical instructions are provided for constructing a balloon-powered car. Young physical scientists measure the distance their car travels and record it on a pre-printed data sheet. The make alterations to improve the performance. By participating in this activity, learners explore Newton's Third Law of Motion. The plan is cohesive, including objectives, background, procedures, and extension ideas. It is an engaging activity to use in a physical science unit for middle schoolers.

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newton's third law of motion, newton's laws of motion, sir isaac newton, force, the scientific method

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forces, newton's third law of motion, scientific inquiry, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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