Unit 3: Forces
Unit 3 Learning Objectives:
I can explain basic forces that act on objects and draw them in force diagrams.
I can explain, demonstrate, and apply Newton's First Law of Motion.
I can explain, demonstrate, and apply Newton's Third Law of Motion.
I can explain and apply Newton's Second Law of Motion.
I can explain the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration and can solve problems involving these variables.
I know the difference between mass and weight and can solve problems involving these variables.
I can explain friction and solve problems involving friction.
I can explain, demonstrate, and apply Newton's First Law of Motion.
I can explain, demonstrate, and apply Newton's Third Law of Motion.
I can explain and apply Newton's Second Law of Motion.
I can explain the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration and can solve problems involving these variables.
I know the difference between mass and weight and can solve problems involving these variables.
I can explain friction and solve problems involving friction.
Important Dates:
December 6 & 7, 2012: Inertia Lab
December 10 & 11, 2012: Acceleration Lab
December 14 & 17, 2012: Quiz (Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws)
December 20 & 21, 2012: Unit 3 Test
December 10 & 11, 2012: Acceleration Lab
December 14 & 17, 2012: Quiz (Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws)
December 20 & 21, 2012: Unit 3 Test
Extra Credit Opportunity:
1) Watch the YouTube video below.
2) Create your own video demonstrating Newton's First Law.
- You may work with ONE partner.
- Your video must: clearly identify who you are, explain Newton's First Law,
summarize the demonstration we're going to see, and clearly show the
demonstration.
3) Upload it to YouTube and email me the link.
- The link must be sent to me by 11:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16.
2) Create your own video demonstrating Newton's First Law.
- You may work with ONE partner.
- Your video must: clearly identify who you are, explain Newton's First Law,
summarize the demonstration we're going to see, and clearly show the
demonstration.
3) Upload it to YouTube and email me the link.
- The link must be sent to me by 11:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16.
What we did in class:
November 30 & December 3, 2012
- Newton's Laws Web Hunt
- Newton's Laws Web Hunt
December 4 & 5, 2012
- Notes: Part 1: Forces & Free Body Diagrams (note sheet)
- Free Body Diagrams Worksheet
- Notes: Part 1: Forces & Free Body Diagrams (note sheet)
- Free Body Diagrams Worksheet
December 6 & 7, 2012
- Lab: Playing with Inertia (Lab Instructions and Data Sheet)
- Notes: Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws of Motion (note sheet)
- Nature of Force worksheet
- Action & Reaction worksheet
- Lab: Playing with Inertia (Lab Instructions and Data Sheet)
- Notes: Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws of Motion (note sheet)
- Nature of Force worksheet
- Action & Reaction worksheet
December 10 & 11, 2012
- Lab: Playing with Acceleration
- Newton's Laws worksheet (version 1 - Ms. Witt)
- Lab: Playing with Acceleration
- Newton's Laws worksheet (version 1 - Ms. Witt)
December 12 & 13, 2012
- Notes: Newtons 2nd Law of Motion (note sheet, Screencast below)
- Force, Mass, & Acceleration worksheet
- Newton's Laws worksheet (version 2 - Mr. Woods)
- Free Body Diagrams practice
- Notes: Newtons 2nd Law of Motion (note sheet, Screencast below)
- Force, Mass, & Acceleration worksheet
- Newton's Laws worksheet (version 2 - Mr. Woods)
- Free Body Diagrams practice
December 14 & 17, 2012
- Quiz: Newton's 1st & 3rd Laws
- Notes: Mass vs. Weight (note sheet)
- Notes: Friction (note sheet)
- Force & Weight worksheet
- Friction worksheet
December 18 & 19, 2012
- Unit 3 Review (Answer keys: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
* Part 1
* Part 2
* Part 3
- Unit 3 Review (Answer keys: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
* Part 1
* Part 2
* Part 3
December 20 & 21, 2012
MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR CALCULATOR!!
- Unit 3 Test
MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR CALCULATOR!!
- Unit 3 Test