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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Force and Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this student-paced module, students apply Newton's Laws of Motion to everyday life, calculate mathematical relationships involving force and motion using algebraic formulas, and understand the difference between mass and weight.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Rockets Educator Guide: Applying Newton's Laws

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how Newton's Laws apply to rocketry. Discover how rockets work, including the engines and propellants.
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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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Website
Other

Math Matters Every Day: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at how Newton's three laws of motion apply to an analysis of the forces being exerted when playing football.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia

For Students 9th - 10th
In the following interactive students will begin to define mass and inertia and understand Newton's first law of motion.
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Lesson Plan
Center of Science and Industry

Cosi: Force and Motion Teacher Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pick from these hands-on lessons provided by COSI to learn more about Newton's Laws of Motion.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Newton's Second Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Students begin to explore the meaning of Newton's Second Law of Motion by doing several self-checking practice problems.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Newton's Third Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples, and interactive practice problems, students examine Newton's Third Law of Motion.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Newton's Triple Play: Baseball Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, middle schoolers watch a video and animations that relate Isaac Newton's three laws of motion to baseball and apply what they've learned about these laws to another sport or other real-life situation. It includes...
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-lesson e-textbook covering topics in Newton's Laws. Tutorials include informational text,animations, interactive activities, and quick, interactive comprehension checks throughout the lessons.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Laws of Motion

For Students K - 1st
This resource provides a discussion of Newton's Laws of Motion.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson plan from the Illinois Institute of Technology that incorporates many demonstrations like pulling a tablecloth from under a place setting, or launching a rocket to show Newton's laws.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Physics/mechanics (Force and Motion)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of mechanics activities. Many pertain to Newton's laws of motion. Step-by-step directions provided with illustrations. Great for teacher demos or student projects.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Trucking and Thinking Newton's First Law of Motion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity learners simulate the movement of cargo in the bed of a truck in order to experience Newton's first law of motion.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: The Big Misconception

For Students 9th - 10th
While most people know what Newton's laws say, many people do not know what they mean. This tutorial allows students the ability to understand their meaning and to believe their implications.
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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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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's First Law of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of Newton's First Law of Motion, the law of inertia, with diagrams and real-world examples. Useful for both students and teachers. Written by a high school physics teacher.
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Physics: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this game to review for a physical science test on Newton's laws.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Newton's Laws of Motion in this online slide show presentation.
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Online Course
Yale University

Open Yale Courses: Physics 200: Newton's Laws of Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This lecture covers Newton's three laws of motion. You can watch the lecture on video or listen to audio. A transcript of the lecture and practice problems are also provided.
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Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Balloon Blast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In the following instructional activity students are asked to devise a plan to measure the distance of a balloon's flight, predict the direction a balloon will travel as it deflates, learn about Newton's Laws of Motion, experience...
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: What Is a Projectile

For Students 9th - 10th
Students apply both kinematic principles and Newton's laws of motion to understand and explain the motion of objects moving in two dimensions, more specifically, the motion of projectiles.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Newton's 3 Laws, With a Bicycle

For Students 9th - 10th
This video describes Newton's three laws of motion and how they relate to the everyday motion of a bicycle. [3:33] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Newton's First Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Within this resource, you will learn more about Newton's first law and real-world applications of this law.