Newton's Laws Balloon Race
by Jonathan Bailey
In this hands-on lesson, students identify Newton’s Laws of Motion, analyze the difference between force and motion, compare balloon car designs with group mates and demonstrate how to design and test a prototype.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zXYfDVCdR17r0U-9enrLyJPeLh1tK_ye32hE1m_…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)
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