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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to a System: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept a systems and explains why it is important to properly define a system. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to a System."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's First Law: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's First Law, that inertia causes objects at rest to remain at rest, and objects in motion to remain in motion. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Normal Force & Mass: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how normal forces can be used to find the mass of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Normal Force & Mass."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Objects Sliding on an Inclined Plane: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains what forces are action on objects which are sliding across an inclined plane. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Objects Sliding on an Inclined Plane."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Free Body Diagram: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of the free-body diagram. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Free-Body Diagram."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Inclined Planes & Net Force: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to find the net force acting on objects, at rest or, sliding across inclined planes. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Inclined Planes & Net Force."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Tension: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of tension. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Tension."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's First Law: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's First Law, that inertia causes objects at rest to remain at rest, and objects in motion to remain in motion. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Newton's First Law of Motion: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces Newton's first law of motion otherwise known as the law of inertia. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's First Law of Motion."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Normal Force & Acceleration: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains what the acceleration of an object experiencing a normal force is. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Normal Force & Acceleration."
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Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 kids.com: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief overview of Newton's three laws of motion. Examples with diagrams are used to explain each law. An online quiz is available to test your understanding of these topics.
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Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Car and the Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
The Physics Classroom uses an animation of a car crash to lead its discussion on the law of inertia.
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Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Nasa: Soda Pop Can Hero Engine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore all three parts of Newton's Laws of Motion by observing a spinning pop can.
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Handout
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Model of a Carousel: Centripetal Force

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features an applet that models the motion of a carousel ride at an amusement park to demonstrate centripetal force. The motion parameters can be modified and seen in the animation.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Brief Overview of Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents labeled illustrations modeling each of Newton's three laws of motion along with explanations.
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA discusses application of Newton's first law of motion to airplane motion. Includes a graphic and an accompanying explanation.
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Quia

Quia: Newton's Laws Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
A short quiz on Newton's famous laws of motion. Has ten multiple-choice questions.