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Grade 8, Science Std 8.3: Identify Newton’s second law of motion • Calculating acceleration, given the correct formula • Calculating force given the correct formula • Calculating mass given the correct formula • Applying Newton’s 2nd law to real world applications

Lesson Plans: Sun-Centered Physics To use a coronal mass ejection (CME) to determine the relationship between position, average velocity and average acceleration and to analyze the motion of the coronal mass in terms of the forces acting on the body (Lesson 1). Mass/Acceleration To see the relationship between mass and acceleration of an object. Straight Line Motion in Two Parts Students will observe both constant and accelerated (changing) motion. They should be able to calculate speed from distance and time measurements. They will graph distance vs. time for each motion and observe that the two motions look different when graphed. Acceleration of a Cart Analyze the motion of an accelerating cart. Force Counterforce Students experiment with model parachutes to understand that the force of gravity affects acceleration of a falling object and that air resistance and friction act as counterforces to gravity. Calculating Force, Mass, and Acceleration Students traditionally have a very difficult time identifying the given values in a word problem. This activity is designed to help students gain an understanding of what information is being given to them in word problems.

Resources Physics in Sports-Newton's Laws Includes video clips Newton's Laws of Motion NASA resource Physics Index Great ideas from SMILE! The Labs The Physics Classroom
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