Force and Motion
At the conclusion of this unit you will understand that…
Inquiring scientific minds will be able to answer these essential questions..
How is energy conserved?
What is motion and how is it affected by a force?
How do Newton’s Laws of Motion affect our daily lives?
How are gravity, weight and mass related?
How is friction helpful or harmful?
How are forces measured?
What are balanced and unbalanced forces?
What are action /reaction forces?
What are the differences between straight line, circular, and inclined path motion?
Key Scientific Concepts/Vocabulary…
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Force |
Mass |
Gravitational Force |
Weight |
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Magnetic Force |
Buoyancy |
Elastic Force |
Newton |
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Electrical Force |
Friction |
Lubricant |
Inertia |
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Unbalanced Forces |
Balanced Forces |
Contact Forces |
Non-contact Forces |
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Momentum |
Vector |
Acceleration |
Velocity |
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Speed |
Newton’s Laws of Motion |
Projectile |
Net Force |
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Free Fall |
Terminal Velocity |
Centripetal Force |
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Young physicists will be able to….
Define force.
Measure and identify types of forces.
Differentiate between unbalanced – balanced forces.
Analyze the effects of frictional force.
Differentiate between mass and weight.
Provide examples for each of Newton’s Laws of Motion.
1. Inertia
2. Force = Mass x Acceleration
3. Action-Reaction Forces
Relate motion, speed, and acceleration.
Explore motion in a straight line, circular, and inclined path.
Select appropriate lab equipment.
Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of lab equipment.
Effectively communicate results.
Last updated 09/22/2006