Introduction
Even when you are sitting still or laying down, there are forces acting upon you! Without Newton's Third Law, you would not be able to ride a bicycle or even walk out the front door of your house! By knowing the Third Law of Motion, you will look at the world in an entirely new way and be able to make predictions about how things will move.
To learn your mission, click on the "Task" link below!
Task
Your tasks are to, on your own:
1) Use the Internet to define Newton's Third Law of Motion.
2) Experiment with at least one online simulation.
3) After this, using images that you take from the Internet, or that you take yourself with a digital camera, you will make a Prezi about Newton's Third Law to share with your classmates. Your presentation must include:
A) A picture of Sir Issac Newton.
B) A definition of his Third Law of Motion, and;
C) Five examples of the Third Law of Motion.
You will get some advice on how to accomplish this task by clicking the "Process" link below. Good Luck and Happy Researching!
Process
To complete your mission, you can get help from the steps below:
1) Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/forces-newtons-laws/newtons… (cut and paste link). Watch the video and answer the questions. Take a screenshot of the completed activity. Include this image in your Prezi with the a definition of Newton's Third Law and the title, "I know Newton's Third Law!".
2) Using Google, find and experiment with at least one online simulation or game that demonstrates Newton's Third Law and experiment with it. Take a screenshot to include in your Prezi with a short description of how it demonstrates the Third Law. Also, using Google, find an image of Sir Issac Newton to include in your Prezi.
3) Using images that you find on the Internet, or take with a digital camera, put five examples of action-reaction pairs into your Prezi.
4) Post the link to your Prezi on the class website to share with the class!
Evaluation
| Distinguished (5) | Accomplished (4) | Emerging (3) | Unsatisfactory (2) |
| Khan Academy exercise complete with all questions answered. Screenshot included. | Khan Academy exercise with at least five questions answered. Screenshot included | Khan Academy exercise with less than five questions answered. Screenshot included. | Khan Academy exercise incomplete or screenshot not included. |
| Student found simulation or game that correctly demonstrates the Third Law, with screenshot. Explaination of how included. | Student found simulation that demonstrates forces and motion, but not specifically the Third Law, with screenshot. Explaination of how included. | Student found simulation that incorrectly demonstrates forces with screenshot or gave incomplete explaination. | Student did not include simulation and/or explaination. |
| Student included five examples of action-reaction pairs. Picture of Newton included in Prezi. | Student included at least four examples of action-reaction pairs. Picture of Newton included in Prezi | Student included at least three examples of action-reaction pairs. Picture of Newton included in Prezi. | Student included two or less examples of action-reaction pairs OR forgot picture of Newton. |
Conclusion
Now you understand Newton's Third Law! You can now predict what will happen if you catch a baseball, bounce a basketball, fall off your skateboard or launch a model rocket!
Of course, you probably knew, from observation, what happens when you do these things, but now you know why! Practice making predictions about actions and reactions, and experiment! Amaze your family! Impress your friends!
You have also gained practice in using the Internet for research and learned how to make a presentation for others! These skills will help greatly in your future!
Credits
Credits:
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/forces-newtons-laws/newtons… (cut and paste)
Prezi software: www.prezi.com
Create WebQuest software: createwebquest.com (cut and paste)
Teacher Page
Hi! I'm Terry Carrington, a former entomologist and teacher candidate at WV State University. I created this WebQuest as part of an assignment for my Educational Technology course.
This exercise was created for a sixth grade class to satisfy the following objectives:
1) Students will be able to define Newton's Third Law of motion.
2) Students will be able to show examples of the Third Law in the form of action-reaction pairs.
3) Students will gain practice in authentic technological skills, namely researching online resources and making a digital presentation.
The exercise also accomodates the following WVCSOs:
While the exercise was targeted at the sixth grade level, it is appropriate for grades 5-7. Thanks for viewing my WebQuest!