Applying Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Project
Objectives:
Apply Newton’s three laws of motion to everyday situations.
Project Overview:
In this project, you will apply Newton’s laws of motion to real life activities such as amusement park rides, everyday actions, rockets, sports, and Earth processes.
Requirements:
1) Find a real life example in which you can describe or demonstrate the application of each of Newton’s laws of motion. You must have one example for each of Newton’s laws:
a. Newton’s 1st Law – Inertia
b. Newton’s 2nd Law – Force = Mass X Acceleration
c. Newton’s 3rd Law – For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
2) Magazine pictures/articles, videos, snapshots or demonstrations may be used to display the laws. (You must have your examples approved by your teacher in advance.)
3) Provide a brief written explanation of how each example illustrates one of the laws. This should be written with the example and NOT on a separate page.
4) In at least one example, you must calculate speed. The calculation should be next to the example.
5) In at least one example, you must show both unbalanced and balanced forces. You may show this on the picture/video, etc. with arrows. Clearly label balanced and unbalanced forces.
6) Make a display of your examples to turn into your teacher for a grade. Your display may be a brochure, poster, video, or power point presentation.
7) Bibliography – you MUST include a bibliography page citing any sources that you used for information. The bibliography must include the author, title of article, year written, and website used to find the information. {google.com, Wikipedia.com, ask.com are NOT sources! They are search engines that you used to find the websites!}
8) Present your project to the class in a 2-3 minute presentation.
IMPORTANT DATES….
PROJECT ASSIGNED – 12-02-11
______FIRST CHECKPOINT – 12-05-11
INFORM TEACHER OF MAIN IDEA FOR PROJECT (DAILY GRADE)
______SECOND CHECKPOINT – 12-16-11
HOW IS THE PROJECT COMING ALONG? (DAILY GRADE)
______PROJECT DUE – 1-05-12 (LAB GRADE)
______Presentations…
(presentation = test grade)
Sign, cut and return
I am aware that my child ______has a major project due on ______.
Student Signature ______
Parent Signature ______
4 / 3 / 2 / 1real life example
score for each example / · example is accurate
· written explanation is accurate / · example is accurate
· written explanation is mostly accurate with minor errors / · example is somewhat accurate
· written explanation is partly accurate with noticeable errors / · example is inaccurate
· written explanation is inaccurate with major errors / x 4
calculations / · speed calculation is correct / · speed calculation is partially correct / · speed calculation incorrect / · no calculation / X3
forces / · balanced and unbalanced forces illustrated accurately / · balanced and unbalanced forces illustrated mostly accurate / · only one force is illustrated somewhat accurately / · balanced and unbalanced forces are not illustrated / X5
display / · display is visually appealing
· no mark outs/mistakes
· makes sense to the reader/viewer / · display is mostly appealing
· few mark outs/mistakes
· makes sense to the reader/viewer / · display is somewhat appealing
· many mark outs/mistakes
· makes some sense to the reader/viewer / · display is unappealing
· large numbers of mark outs/mistakes
· makes little sense to the reader/viewer / x5
presentation / · information presented in a logical sequence which audience can follow
· presenter speaks clearly to be heard
· demonstrates knowledge of subject—answers all questions about the subject / · information presented in a sequence which audience can mostly follow
· presenter speaks clearly to be heard
· demonstrates some knowledge of subject—answers most questions about the subject / · information presented in a sequence which audience has difficulty following
· presenter speaks somewhat clearly
· demonstrates little knowledge of subject—answers few questions about the subject / · information presented in a sequence which audience cannot follow
· presenter speaks unclearly
· demonstrates no knowledge of subject—cannot answer questions about the subject / X3
respect / · listened quietly to all presenters / · reminded 1-2 times to listen quietly / · reminded 3-4 times to listen quietly / · reminded 5 or more times to listen quietly / X5