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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is Newton's Third Law?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students are introduced to Newton's third law of motion, and then learn that engineers apply Newton's third law and an understanding of reaction forces when designing a wide range of creations, from rockets and aircraft to door knobs,...
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Other

Nye Thermodynamics: Basic Gas Turbine Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding information (and a lot of it) on gas turbine (jet) engines. Describes the history behind their development and the theory behind their operation. Well written and includes very informative graphics.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Vectors: Double Trouble in 2 Dimensions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial, analyze two-body problems in which the objects are moving in different directions.
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eBook
Other

Uc Santa Cruz: Collisions

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics definition of collisions with examples to illustrate the concept and related links to problems and solutions.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Third Law of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Illinois Institute of Technology site is a lesson plan and lab that utilizes a toy rocket to investigate Newton's third law. Includes directions and practical applications.