Newton's Laws

Newton's Laws

Grade 7 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can apply Newton's laws to predict the motion of objects in everyday situations.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 3:33

Newton's 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A book is resting on a table. What will happen to the book if no forces act upon it? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer. Imagine you are pushing a friend on a swing. You push once to start them moving. What will happen to the swing's motion if you stop pushing? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer. A student jumps off of a small boat onto the dock. What happens to the boat as the student jumps? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer.

Teacher Guide

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