The amount of force applied determines how much that mass is accelerated or how quickly. For every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. Students will recall five items about Sir Isaac Newton, and his accomplishments. On a handout, students will explain the Laws of Motion. Students will listen attentively to the video about Sir Isaac Newton.
Students actively discuss the Laws of Motion.
Students relate how the Laws of Motion govern activities in their daily lives. The teacher will begin with a discussion about the shuttle launch and ask the students why they think the shuttle doesn t fall back to Earth. The teacher then directs the discussion to the Laws of Motion and about the man who discovered them. Following the video, the teacher leads a quick question-review. A blank handout sheet is given to each student for them to explain the Laws of Motion.