Equal and Opposite Forces

Grade 545 min

aligned to Ngss

Learning Objective

I can give examples of Newton's Third Law in everyday life, like pushing off a wall while swimming.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Newton's Third Law of Motion | Newton's Laws of Motion | Video for Kids

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are walking. What is the action and what is the reaction? Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are bouncing a basketball. What is the action and what is the reaction? Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are sitting in a chair. What is the action and what is the reaction?

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