Details
| Type of Product: |
Science Object |
| Average Rating: |
based on 1 review |
| Publication Title: |
Force and Motion |
| Publication Date: |
11/1/2006 |
| Grade Level: |
Elementary School, Middle School, High School |
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Description
Science Objects are two hour on-line interactive inquiry-based content modules that help teachers better understand the science content they teach. This Science Object is the last of four Science Objects in the Force and Motion SciPack. It provides a conceptual and real-world understanding of Newton’s Third Law of Motion, addressing common misconceptions associated with this law. Whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal amount of force is exerted back on it. These equal and opposite forces are exerted simultaneously on the objects involved.
Ideas For Use
Science Objects are two hour learning experiences teachers can use to enhance their understanding of a particular scientific concept. Teachers can access any topic “on demand” from the Internet. Topics are based on the science literacy goals in the national standards (NSES, Science for All Americans, Benchmarks, and the Atlas of Scientific Literacy) and tied to state standards.
Each Science Object provides an understanding of the science content by providing a structured set of learning experiences through simulations and practice assessments. Science Objects challenge teachers to explore and explain real world phenomena and are founded on the principle that learners must be challenged with a problem, observation, data, etc., in order to develop scientific understanding. Science Objects utilize the five phases of inquiry-based learning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
Learning Outcomes:
Force and Motion: Newton's Third Law
- Explain that when object A exerts a force on object B, object B exerts an equal and opposite force back on object A, regardless of the masses or motion of either object.
- Identify the force that B applies on A, given a force that A applies on B.
- Recognize that these forces are exerted simultaneously.
- Apply this concept in a variety of situations.
- Use Newton’s third law to explain how an inanimate object can exert a force on another object.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
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Friction
Newton’s laws of motion
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| Intended User Role: | Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Learning theory, Professional development, Teacher content knowledge |
Technical
| Resource Format: | application/x-shockwave-flash, audio/mp3, image/gif, image/jpeg, text/html, video/quicktime |
| Installation Remarks: | Run the Science Objects System Check to ensure that your system is capable of viewing the simulations: http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/system_check/
Operating system -
Windows 98, 2000 or XP
Mac OS 9 or OS X V10
Internet connectivity -
56K modem minimum
Broadband* (recommended)
Browser (cookies and Java must be enabled)
Windows -
Internet Explorer 5.5* or higher (recommended)
NetScape 6.2 or higher
Mac -
Internet Explorer 5.2
Monitor -
Minimum 800x600 resolution
Sound card and speakers
Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Browser plugins -
Flash Player
QuickTime |
| Requirements: | Requires Macromedia Flash Player and Apple Quicktime Player |
National Standards Correlation
This resource has 4 correlations with the National Standards.
[HIDE CORRELATIONS]
- Physical Science
- Motion and Forces
- Whenever one object exerts force on another, a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction is exerted on the first object. (9-12)
- Process Standards for Professional Development
- Research-Based
- Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES)
- Design
- Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES)
- Learning
- Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES)
State Standards Correlation
Use the form below to view which of your state standards this resource addresses.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent |
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Reviewed by: Liz M (Interlaken, NY) on August 8, 2009 |
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Will absolutely recommend these to colleagues for professional development. Elementary teachers always seem to be light on science background. These are small enough chunks of information, w/o time pressure, and free. Perfect.
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