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Physics – Newton’s Laws WebQuest

Get an introduction to Newton’s Laws with this WebQuest!

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Essential Question:  How do certain universal laws govern all motion?

Learning Target:  I can summarize each of Newton’s 3 Laws in my own words and give a real-world example of each

Instructions:

  • Come up with a working definition of each of Newton’s 3 Laws (in your own words) and a real-world example for each that you can relate to
  • Make a new post on your Edublog summarizing the 3 laws with a real world example and a picture for each
  • Go to each of the following sites to find the information you need:
  1. Newton’s 1st Law Animation – check it out and read the info
  2. Newton’s 1st Law Summary – now go read the summary
  3. Newton’s 2nd Law Animation - watch the animation
  4. Newton’s 2nd Law Summary – summary of the 2nd law
  5. Newton’s 3rd Law Animation – another animation!
  6. Newton’s 3rd Law Summary - summary of the 3rd law
  7. Hyperphysics - great concept webs and examples for all 3 laws