NEWTONS FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD LAWS

You are to choose one of the options for Objective 1 and one option from Objective 2 to meet the learning objectives
listed below:
Objective #1: To complete a demonstration to show an understanding of Newtons First Law, Newtons Second
Law and Newtons Third Law.
Objective #2: Complete a written portion to show your understanding of Newtons First Law, Newtons Second
Law and Newtons Third Law.
Choices for OBJECTIVE 1
Option Research and perform activities/demonstrations for the class that demonstrates each of Newtons three
1
Laws. The teacher determines the date you demonstrate this. You are to supply/create your own materials.
Option Research and perform (during homeroom or after school) activities for the teacher that demonstrates each
2
of Newtons three Laws. You are to supply/create your own materials.
Option Research and create computer simulations that demonstrate each of Newtons three Laws. You are NOT
3
asked to find a simulation that already exist and pass it off as your own, but rather, create an original
simulation. (i.e. stick figure animation or something equivalent)
Option Research activities that demonstrate each of Newtons three Laws and create your own original video
4
segment as an instructional tool. (i.e. A Bill Nye kind of thing, a news broadcast, etc.)
Option Research and compile a selection of 5 scenes (from TV, video, etc.) that shows each of Newtons three
5
Laws in action. You should be able to show your selections and explain how each demonstrates Newtons
Laws.
Choices for OBJECTIVE 2
Option Write a 15-question quiz that tests a students understanding of the Laws you demonstrated. In addition,
A
make a second copy of the quiz with answers.
Option Create a set of notes using PowerPoint that you could use as a teaching tool for Newtons Laws. Showing
B
the PowerPoint to the class can occur with the demonstration or as its own presentation.

Below are websites that could provide you some assistance in your research:
http://www.batesville.k12.in.us/physics/PhyNet/Mechanics/NewtonOverview.html
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/newt.html
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton.html
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/mechanics/forces/newton/newton.html
http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/newton/newton.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/11902/physics/newton.html
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/history/newton3laws.html
http://www.pitt.edu/~dwilley/Show/newton.html
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law1.html

Grading Rubrics
Option 1 or 2
Excellent
Demonstration accurately shows Newtons Laws
Student accurately explains how demonstration shows Newtons
Laws
Students supplies/props are appropriate, easily seen or enough for
all students
Student speaks loud and clear without the use of note cards

Average

5
5

Above
Ave
4
4

Failing

3
3

Below
Ave
2
2

Average
3
3

Below
Ave
2
2

Failing

5
5

Above
Ave
4
4

5
5

4
4

3
3

2
2

1
1

Average
3
3

Below
Ave
2
2

Failing

5
5

Above
Ave
4
4

Failing

1
1

Option 3 or 4
Excellent
Demonstration accurately shows Newtons Laws
Student accurately explains how demonstration shows Newtons
Laws
Students simulation/video is original and creative
Student speaks loud and clear without the use of note cards

1
1

Option 5
Excellent
Demonstration accurately shows Newtons Laws
Student accurately explains how demonstration shows Newtons
Laws
Presentation contains 5 scenes appropriate for high school youth in a
school setting
Student speaks loud and clear without the use of note cards

1
1

Option A
Excellent
Quiz contains 15 unique questions that pertain to students
demonstration and discussion of Newtons Law
Quiz contains correct answers for each quiz question
Quiz is typed and has few spelling and grammar errors

Average

Above
Ave
4

Below
Ave
2

5
5

4
4

3
3

2
2

1
1

Excellent

Average
3

Below
Ave
2

Failing

Above
Ave
4

5
5

4
4

3
3

2
2

1
1

Option B
PowerPoint contains a minimum of 5 slides that illustrate Newtons
Law that was demonstrated
PowerPoint shows knowledge and understanding of Newtons Laws
PowerPoint has unique art and has few spelling and grammar errors