The Function of Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion on a Rocket
Students spend time learning about Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, but can they correctly identify which one is being used when they see it? This lesson focuses on identifying each Law of Motion as a rocket launches. Students will learn the vocabulary neccessary for engineering a rocket, and then learn about each law and their function during a launch. They will then create their own bottle rockets and be able to define when each Law of Motion occurs during the rocket's take off.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10C6lT6bVBOPZDEyGN16Q4Zd1cIqjaPyh/edit?u…Subject Area
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