FRAME THE LESSON
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline
Verb=Italicize
TEACHER: Flanigan
Engage:
Explain:
Explore:
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
Objective/Key Understanding:
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LESSON DATE: 11/9– 11-20
Teaching Points & Activities
8.3 (D) relate the impact of research on
scientific thought and society, including the
history of science and contributions of
scientists as related to the content.
8.6 (C) investigate and describe applications
of Newton’s law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction
such as in vehicle restraints, sports
activities, amusement park rides, Earth’s
tectonic activities, and rocket launches.
CLASS: Science
Conduct investigations to explore
Newton’s Laws of Motion and
write to explain observations as
they relate to each law.
Resources/Materials:
Brain Pop – Newton’s Laws Video and Quiz
Newton’s Laws Foldable
Newton’s First Law Video
Newton’s Second Law Video
Newton’s 3rd Law Video
Investigate the law of inertia using a coin, note card and plastic cup.
Work in groups to act out an example of Law of Inertia
Kick Balls to Demonstrate F=MA
Balloon Rocket Lab
Newton’s Station Lab
Quick Write – Critical Writing Prompt
Illustrate and explain the law of inertia using common examples such as a football player getting
tackled, a rollercoaster, a seatbelt acting on someone in a car stopping suddenly and a soccer ball
being kicked and coming to a stop.
Newton Jeopardy Review
FMA Triangle
F=MA Worksheet
Forces Test
Newton’s Stemscopes Assessment
Stop & Check for Understanding—High Level Questions
1. Describe how the card’s inertia is different from the coin’s inertia.
2. Write to describe why Newton’s First Law of inertia supports
wearing seatbelts.
Foldable
Pictures
Note cards,
coins, cups
Kick balls
F=MA
Worksheet
Balloons,
string, and
tape
Materials for
Newton’s
stations lab
Critical Writing Prompt:
What contributions did Newton
make to advance the study of
physics?
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment:
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Write to summarize Newton’s
contribution to science.
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Explain and identify examples of
Newton’s Laws.
1. How does a roller coaster illustrate the Law of Inertia?
2. In the sport of______________,the law of inertia is experienced when
__________________.
Rigor & Relevance: (Real World Connection)
How does the law of inertia impact
human lives in car accident?
Vocabulary:
Acceleration, Balanced Force, Inertia, Net Force, Speed, Unbalanced force,
Velocity