The document outlines various activities and demonstrations related to Newton's laws of motion, specifically focusing on the third law which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. It includes classroom experiments, video links, and notes on effectively documenting observations in a science journal. Additionally, it covers concepts like energy dissipation and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy, along with various resources for further learning.

1. • Activity! Simulating Newton’s Cradle.
– Six students stand in a tight line with each
other.
– Teacher will gently push student at the end.
– Volunteer student will catch the person at the
front.

3. • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
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4. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please label.
Effort Arm
Resistance Arm

5. • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
• BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow
directions, complete projects as described
and answer required questions neatly.
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6.  3rd Law
 For every action there is an equal and
opposite reaction.
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7.  3rd Law
 For every action there is an equal and
opposite reaction.
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8.  3rd Law
 For every action there is an equal and
opposite reaction.
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9.  3rd Law
 For every action there is an equal and
opposite reaction.
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10. • Table Tennis: For every action, there is an
equal and opposite reaction. (Optional)
– How does this sport relate to Newton’s 3rd
Law?
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8IVASo0u
mU&feature=fvwrel

11. • Activity Demonstration! Blast-Off
– Safety Goggles Required.
– Teacher breaks Alka-Seltzer into four pieces.
– Teacher fills film canister ½ with water.
– Teacher quickly drops in the Alka-Seltzer.
tablet and snaps on film canister cap.
– Teacher quickly places upside down on floor
so all can see. Stand Back!

12. • How did this demonstration relate to
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion?

13. • How did this demonstration relate to
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion?
Action – Gases
build in the
canister until
the pressure
blasts the cap
off.

14. • How did this demonstration relate to
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion?
Action – Gases
build in the
canister until
the pressure
blasts the cap
off.
Reaction – The
rocket is lifted
in the opposite
direction.
Equal and
opposite.
Snap!
Energy

15. • How did this demonstration relate to
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion?
Action – Gases
build in the
canister until
the pressure
blasts the cap
off.
Reaction – The
rocket is lifted
in the opposite
direction.
Equal and
opposite.
POP

17. • Class Demo: Newton’s Cradle.

18. • Activity! Simulating Newton’s Cradle.
– Six students stand in a tight line with each
other.
– Teacher will gently push student at the end.
– Volunteer student will catch the person at the
front.

19. • Video! Slip n’ Fly
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wAjpMP5eyo
– Disprove the validity of this stunt using Newtons
Third Law

20. • Answer: This stunt is fake because when
he hits the pool the water goes up instead
of in the opposite direction from the force.

22. What Happened!

23. What should happen!
Equal and Opposite Reaction

24. • Video! Slip n’ Fly
– He also does not have the speed necessary
to go that far. The PE and KE do not add up.

25. • Video! Slip n’ Fly
– He also does not have the speed necessary
to go that far. The PE and KE do not add up.
– I believe he accelerates in the air as well?

26. • Video! Slip n’ Fly
– He also does not have the speed necessary
to go that far. The PE and KE do not add up.
– I believe he accelerates in the air as well?
– The pool does not shift in the opposite
direction from a side impact.

27. • Video! Slip n’ Fly
– He also does not have the speed necessary
to go that far. The PE and KE do not add up.
– I believe he accelerates in the air as well?
– The pool does not shift in the opposite
direction from a side impact.
– He would most likely skip on the surface
tension of the water into the hillside.

28. • Mythbusters Slip n’ Fly (Optional)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGAnW
gvl7SE&feature=related
– Note: Word H_ _ _ is used.

29. • Why doesn’t it last forever like this
inaccurate animation?
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30. • Answer to Newton’s Cradle:
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31. • Answer to Newton’s Cradle: Energy is dissipated in
the form of heat, and friction.
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32. • Answer to Newton’s Cradle: Energy is dissipated in
the form of heat, and friction. The colliding balls,
string, and the metal balls release heat.
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33. • Answer to Newton’s Cradle: Energy is dissipated in
the form of heat, and friction. The colliding balls,
string, and the metal balls release heat.
– The balls must push the air molecules aside which
requires energy eventually slowing the process.
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34. • Activity! Rollerblades or Skateboards and
Newton’s 3rd Law.
– Students must wear helmets and have
spotters nearby.
– Stand tall on skateboard or roller blades
(parallel) so forces can be clearly seen.
– Students demonstrate the following.
• Push off of each other slowly.
• Pass a basketball back and fourth.

35. • Video – For every action there is an equal and opposite
reaction.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8oJnDWxfZU
– What’s the action, what’s the reaction?
– Where does the energy go?
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36. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipating of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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37. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipating of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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38. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipation of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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39. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipation of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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40. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipation of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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41. – What is the action, what is the reaction?
• Action is a slap, the reaction is the dissipation of
energy through the guys face.
– Where does the energy go?
• Sound, Movement, Heat.
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Newton’s 3rd Law. Learn more at…
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtl
aws/u2l4a.cfm

42. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
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43. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
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 Safety Goggles Required.

44. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

45. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

46. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

47. • Activity! Using Newton’s Laws.
– Make the small rubber ball hit the ceiling by
dropping it from chest height. Use the kickball
as an aid.
– How do you make it work?
– Please describe your technique in your journal
and how it relates to Newton’s Laws.
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68. • Can you describe what occurred using all
three of Newton’s Laws.
• 1st Law: The ball in motion tended to stay
in motion until it was acted upon by an
unbalanced force (floor).
• 2nd Law: The larger ball had more mass
and hit the floor with more force which
caused the small ball to go flying away.
• 3rd Law: The ball hit the floor and the
equal and opposite reaction was for the
ball to bounce upward.
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69. • Can you describe what occurred using all
three of Newton’s Laws.
• 1st Law: The ball in motion tended to stay
in motion until it was acted upon by an
unbalanced force (floor).
• 2nd Law: The larger ball had more mass
and hit the floor with more force which
caused the small ball to go flying away.
• 3rd Law: The ball hit the floor and the
equal and opposite reaction was for the
ball to bounce upward.
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70. • Can you describe what occurred using all
three of Newton’s Laws.
• 1st Law: The ball in motion tended to stay
in motion until it was acted upon by an
unbalanced force (floor).
• 2nd Law: The larger ball had more mass
and hit the floor with more force which
caused the small ball to go flying away.
• 3rd Law: The ball hit the floor and the
equal and opposite reaction was for the
ball to bounce upward.
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71. • Can you describe what occurred using all
three of Newton’s Laws.
• 1st Law: The ball in motion tended to stay
in motion until it was acted upon by an
unbalanced force (floor).
• 2nd Law: The larger ball had more mass
and hit the floor with more force which
caused the small ball to go flying away.
• 3rd Law: The ball hit the floor and the
equal and opposite reaction was for the
ball to bounce upward.
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72. • Video! Review! Newton’s 3rd Law of
Motion in Space with ESA.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0Bb3WX
J_k

73. • Video Link! (Optional) Khan Academy
– Newton’s Third Law of Motion
– Advanced
• http://www.khanacademy.org/video/newto
n-s-third-law-of-motion?playlist=Physics

74. • Video Link! Newton’s Laws of Motion
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNTLDNxTM
dg

75. • Reading Review: Sir Isaac Newton and
Newton’s Laws of Motion?
– http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blnew
ton.htm
– Please answer these questions
– Record 3 pieces of information about Sir Isaac
Newton.
– Describe how gravity and Newton’s 2nd Law of
motion are related?

76. • You should be complete through page 4
by this point in your bundle.

77. • You can now add text to the white space
and neatly color the pictures to these parts.

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97. Newton’s Laws of Motion. Learn even more at…
http://hyperphysics.phy-
astr.gsu.edu/hbase/newt.html

98. Newton’s Laws of Motion Review Game

99. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=
1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j
ournal=tst
Please visit at least one of the
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and complete
this worksheet

100. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to and
NSTA)
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/
• http://www.sciencemag.org/
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo
urnal=tst

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103. Areas of Focus within The Motion and Machines Unit:
Newton’s First Law, Inertia, Friction, Four Types of Friction, Negatives
and Positives of Friction, Newton’s Third Law, Newton’s Second Law,
Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Mechanical Energy, Forms of Potential
to Kinetic Energy, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Deceleration,
Momentum, Work, Machines (Joules), Catapults, Trajectory, Force,
Simple Machines, Pulley / (MA Mechanical Advantage), Lever / (MA),
Wedge / (MA), Wheel and Axle (MA), Inclined Plane / (MA), Screw / (MA)
- Mousetrap Cars
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