Essential Question(s):
Why isn't inertia a type of force?
When you push on something, what pushes back?
What are some examples of Newton's three laws in my everyday life?
Standard(s):
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
"I can" Statements:
Define Newton's first law, and relate it to inertia.
Identify forces in pairs.
Define Newton's third law, and cite examples.
Reinforcement Activity:
Newton's Second Law of Motion Lab