Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Project
Standard SPS8. Students will determine relationships among force, mass, and motion. b. Apply Newton’s three laws to everyday
situations by explaining the following: 1) Inertia, 2) Relationship between force, mass and acceleration, and 3) Equal and opposite
forces
Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board – choose three assignments across, down, or diagonally to complete by ___________. Level A plus ten
points for neat, complete, and on-time. Read each description – points will be deducted for unmet requirements. Turn this paper
in with project!
Level A
Create a Tree Map about Newton’s Three
Laws. Each Law should have its own set of
branches. Branches should include the
wording/definition of the law, a written
example of the law, and a real world
illustration or image. Should be on 8.5 x 11
paper or larger, in color, and be neat and
attractive. Include a frame of reference
that states the source of the information
as well as its importance.
Level B
Create a video about Newton’s
Three Laws. Should include a
scientific description of each law, a
demonstration or illustration, and a
real-world example. Must have a
title and end credits citing sources
used. Should be well-edited and
enjoyable to watch. Should not be
longer than a typical Brain Pop. No
audio or video difficulties.
Level A
Create a jeopardy game on force and
motion.
5 categories across
5 clues for each category
Include clues and answers for each category
on a separate sheet of paper
Level B
Draw a picture of a roller coaster on a
length of track, and analyze a minimum of
three locations where each of Newton’s
Laws is at work. Should be on a minimum
of 8.5 x 11 paper and in color. Text may
be hand written or typed. Analysis must
state the law and explain why it applies to
that point in the roller coaster ride.
Sources must be cited.
Level C
Analyze a sport in terms of
Newton’s Three Laws. Choose a
sport and describe how each of
Newton’s Laws affects gameplay.
This should be a mix of text and
illustrations. All text must be
original, and non-original
illustrations can be used as long as
the source is credited. This should
be turned in on a paper or poster no
smaller than 8.5 x 11. Color should
be used & source(s) cited.
Level B
Create a poster that promotes seat belt use
that explains scientific reasons to use the
seat belt when it comes to inertia, balanced
and unbalanced forces, etc.
Level B
Create a comic strip about Newton’s Three
Laws. It must be on a minimum of 8.5 x 11
paper, and have a minimum of 6 cells. The
dialogue must be meaningful and explain
the scientific definitions as well as real
world examples of each of Newton’s Laws.
It must contain color. Source(s) must be
cited and work must be original.
Level A
Create the cover of a book called
“Newton and His Laws.” This can be
in color or black and white on paper
no smaller than 8.5 x 11. The
illustration must be attractive and
must convey each of the three laws
somehow. A type-written
paragraph must accompany the
cover explaining the imagery’s
relationship to the science.
Source(s) must be cited. Artwork
must be original.
Level B
Create a collage of images that are real
world examples of Newton’s Three Laws.
This should be on a paper no smaller than
8.5 x 11. There should be a minimum of 5
pictures per law (15 total). A typewritten
paragraph must accompany the collage
explain the imagery’s relationship to the
science. Source(s) must be cited. Collage
must be attractive.