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LAB-AIDS ASC Modules: Force and Motion
 Why is it not a good idea to run with
a bowl of soup?
Which skateboarder gets to the bottom of the hill faster, the small one or the big one?
Since students’ everyday experiences often run counter to the science needed to explain them, teaching about
force and motion is often a challenge. As force and motion are closely interrelated, it is difficult to talk about
one without referring to the other.
Our Force and Motion module provides concrete experiences and an inquiry-based route to learning about Newton’s
laws of motion. This module’s activities are designed to build understanding of these concepts in a logical sequence,
while not introducing too many concepts at once.
Students complete 9 investigations:
It’s About Time
Students learn to measure time intervals with increasing accuracy.
Force Weighs In
Students learn how to measure a force and examine Newton’s third law as they study
interactions.
Tow Truck
Students learn that the force required to keep a toy truck on an inclined plane increases
with steepness.
Investigating Motion
Students design a procedure to investigate the motion of a ball rolling
on a simple track.
We’re on a Roll
Students use a ball and ramp system to investigate Newton’s first law.
Steering the Ball
Students place movable barriers in an effort to direct a moving ball through
an obstacle course.
Moving Faster and Faster
Students investigate acceleration and create simple velocity/distance
vs. time graphs.
On the Level
Students use a simple accelerometer (bubble level) to investigate
acceleration.
Force and Acceleration
Students investigate acceleration in orbiting systems, an application
of Newton’s Second Law.
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| #P210 |
Force and Motion Module |
$686.75 |
| #P210-PM |
Force and Motion Teachers Guide |
$68.25 |
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Our Force and Motion module provides concrete experiences and an inquiry-based
route to
learning about Newton’s laws of motion.
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