Forces and Motion & Newton's Laws
by Laura Mitchell
This lesson introduces 5th grade students to forces and motion using "floating" magnets on a dowel and a Newton's cradle. Students will also be introduced to Newton's 3 laws of motion and contact vs. non-contact forces.
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wO3g1JxMZ3T9R-XtwRi6ViIbuIWlh1ab/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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