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Use a real-world example to support understanding of Newton’s First Law of Motion and inertia. Students GRAPH car speed versus braking distance, complete a C-E-R, and answer analysis questions.
PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS INCLUDED!
Assign this in THREE WAYS:
- PAPER-BASED WITH INTERNET ACCESS: Students use a free and easy-to-access online calculator (provided) to enter car speeds and obtain braking distance data.
- PAPER ONLY: Students are provided data about speed and car braking distance.
- GOOGLE SLIDES: A link is provided to complete this actively entirely within Google Classroom.
In all three versions, students:
- Graph the data
- Answer analysis questions
- Complete a “claims-evidence-reasoning” question regarding inertia
- Complete a “going further” section related to seatbelt use
Teacher Notes:
Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-PS2-1: Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
- NGSS MS-PS2-2: Plan an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.
- NGSS Science & Engineering Practices: Analyzing and interpreting data; Using mathematics and computational thinking; Engaging in argument from evidence
