Transcript On the Move: Investigating the Effects of Force and Motion

On the Move: Investigating the Effects
of Force, Motion, and Simple
Machines
• Description: In this WebQuest students will
explore, measure, and graph the motion of
an object.
Introduction
• Have you ever ridden a rollercoaster and
wondered how your cart could go so fast through
all those turns? How about skydivers? Ever
wondered how they free fall to the earth until
their parachutes open? This WebQuest is
designed for you to investigate and explore the
effects force and motion have on objects.
The Task
• You are going to have many adventures as you explore
different websites and different subject areas to learn more
about motion and force.
• As you investigate the effects force and motion have on
objects, you will complete written entries in your science
journal..
• You will also play games, sing, listen to stories, and
participate in experiments that explore force and
motion. You will measure and graph the results you find
during your exploration and experiments.
• Finally, you will take a quiz to see how much knowledge you
have gained during this WebQuest.
The Process
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Day 1 – Create a Force and Motion Journal to keep track of your information.
In your science journal, create two columns. Label the first column - Things I
Already Know About Motion and Force. Label the second column - New
Things I Have Learned About Motion and Force. Then fill out your first
column. Try to have at least 6 items in this column. You will complete the
second column later on.
Let's begin with 2 simple experiments just to get those science questions
charging in your brain! See what you observe and what you can explain. Also,
think about the processes - in the next few days you'll be able to put all the
pieces of the puzzle together and understand the results better! Ready, Set,
Go!
http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/aclownthatwillnotliedown.html
http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/spinningegg.html
Why did the clown not lie down? What about the eggs? Why do you think
the raw egg didn't have the same result as the hard-boiled egg? Record
answers in your journal.
The Process – Day 2
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Day 2 - Who came up with this stuff? Now, go to
http://songsofpraise.org/scramble.php?puzzleid=126
and read about Sir Isaac Newton. Unscramble the words after you have finished
reading. You will discover he has had a gigantic impact on science and
math. Write one page in your journal about Sir Isaac Newton
After you read about Sir Isaac Newton, go to
http://songsofpraise.org/jigsaw2.php?imageurl=http://gardenofpraise.com/image
s2/bio22.jpg&imageheight=700&imagewidth=699&imagetitle=Replica+of+Newton
's+Telescope&callingpage=http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdnewt.htm to do an
online jigsaw puzzle.
Now visit http://songsofpraise.org/coloring.php?pictureid=190 and color an
online picture of him.
Visit
http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.uen.org/Lesso
nplan/preview.cgi?LPid=14857. This is a great website to begin investigating
Newton's Laws of Motion. Try it!!!
The Process – Day 3
• Day 3 - Now, explore MOTION and FORCE! Now check out this awesome
video on motion and force. (Watch the short one - about 3 minutes long.)
http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/archive/episodePage.cfm?versionID=16
7666
• Listen to this cool song about motion. Read the lyrics as you listen.
http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=66355
• Today, you are going to get your hands "on" another science
experiment about motion and force. Go to
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/hotwheels.htm
l. Follow the instructions. Make sure you complete your graph and write a
conclusion to your experiment in your journal.
• Tomorrow, you will understand your results a little better when you
explore Newton's Laws a little more closely.
The Process – Day 4
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Day 4 - Let's review a bit. Sing along to the song about motion once again. It will
help you review.
http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=66355
Visit http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02207/firts%20law.htm to explore the
1st Law of Motion discovered by Sir Isaac Newton.
Try the mini experiment on the above web page. You'll need a glass, a 3x5 index
card, and a penny. What happens to the coin? In your science journal, explain
what happened to the coin using Newton's first law of motion. Draw a picture that
illustrates this law.
Have you ever wondered why you have to push harder to move a big desk than
you do a small desk? Visit
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law2.html to learn
why. Using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, explain why in your journal. Draw a
picture to help explain your reasoning.
Visit http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law3.html to learn
about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Also, examine
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02207/third%20law.htm. It gives a word
illustration about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Check it out! Draw a picture in
your journal to illustrate this 3rd law.
The Process – Day 5
• Day 5 - Now that you have researched Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, put
into "motion" what you've learned about MOTION!
• Visit http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK2/BalanceandMotion/activities/rollercoaster.html to design your own
rollercoaster track. Sometimes there are kinks in our designs. Using your
knowledge of motion, see if you can solve problems that arise.
• Visit http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/gravity.html and learn
how gravity and force affect you by playing this game.
• Describe your experiences designing your rollercoaster track in your
journal. Be sure to discuss any problems you had and how you solved
them. Recreate your coaster in the journal or print and paste into journal.
• How did any of Newton's Laws of Motion come into play? Next, describe
how gravity and force affected you on the rollercoaster. What did you
have to do to complete your mission?
The Process - Day 6
• Day 6 - Let's see how motion can be described on a graph
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/physic
s/forces_and_motion/speed-time_graphs_rev2.shtml Be sure to
examine both pages to get a full understanding.
• Time to get your "hands-on" some motion and "add" a little
math. Ready, set, go have some fun!!
• Go to
http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://wings
.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/ or
• http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=
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http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/rulesforces/ an
d complete this experiment.
• Now, you can graph your results in your journal. If you need some
help with your graph, visit
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/Classic/
The Process – Day 7
• Day 7 - More on FORCE!!! You have already discovered lots about force on
your own -way to go!!! To review and make sure you know all the facts, go
to both these sites to learn more cool facts on
FORCE!http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season9/forcesmotion/facts.cf
m and
http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season9/forcesmotion/glossary.cfm.
• I won't have to "force" you to try this web game on FORCE. Go ahead and
see for
yourself. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/forc
es_action.shtml Be sure to take the quiz to check your knowledge after
playing the game.
• Using data to track your science experiment results was a great way to see
how math and science work well together, right? We see evidence of force
and motion all the time. In your science journal, compile a list of
examples of motion and force that occur in the world everyday. See if you
can get at least 10.
The Process – Days 8 and 9
• Day 8 – 9 - Here is a fun activity that will take a
couple of days to
complete: http://teachertech.rice.edu/Partici
pants/louviere/Newton/balloonracers.html .
• Hope you have fun and make a competition
out of it!!! On race day, be sure to log and
graph each teams' distance in a chart. Also,
find the average distance of the class as well
as the median, mode, and range.
The Process – Study
• Here are some items to help you study for your Final
Quiz! In order to review a bit and get ready for your
final quiz, you should have a copy of
http://www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/newtonslaw.
pdf.
• This will give you a little more information on
motion. There are also some questions for you to
answer. Then, go to
http://www.studystack.com/studytable-39553 and
click "show all." Here is a list of facts related to force
and motion. You can explore this site a little more if
you have time and play hangman or the other games
using facts on motion and force.
The Process – Day 10
• Day 10 - )Final Quiz. Here is the first part of your
quiz: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes28/mpo
arch/MotionForces1.html Your teacher will print off the
second part. Good Luck!!!
• After completing your quiz, grab your science journal and
fill out the second column New Things I Have Learned
About Motion and Force. Remember that from Day
1? Sure you do! Now, fill out more than 5 items about
what you have learned. You should then turn your science
journal in for you teacher to grade.
• Hope you had a blast learning about motion and force!!!
Evaluation Rubric
Category
Exemplary – 4
Good – 3
Fair – 2
Poor – 1
Percentage
Students will compose journal entries on their
discoveries.
All entries are complete
and address the topic
thoroughly. Writing
portrays a full
understanding of the topic
or concept. Only a few
minor errors in spelling
and grammar
All entries are complete
and most address the
topic thoroughly. Writing
portrays a strong
understanding of the topic
or concept. Some errors in
spelling and grammar.
Most entries are complete
and address the topic.
Writing portrays a
difficulty in understanding
the topic or concept.
There are several errors in
spelling and grammar
There are few completed
entries. Little or no
understanding of the topic
or concept is evident.
There are several errors in
spelling and grammar
25%
Students will perform experiments and web
games to understand the effects of force and
motion on an object. (Students will receive
individual grades.
Students were highly
engaged in class
discussions. Were highly
focused and worked well
in their experiment
groups. Followed
directions well and
successfully completed
the experiments. Were
able to demonstrate a
solid understanding of the
effects of force and
motion on an object
Students were engaged in
class discussions. Were
focused and worked in
their experiment groups.
Followed directions and
completed the
experiments. Were able to
demonstrate a good
understanding of the
effects of force and
motion on an object
Students were somewhat
engaged in class
discussions. Were
somewhat focused and
participated in their
experiment groups.
Followed directions for
the most part.
Successfully completed
the experiments with little
outside assistance. Were
able to demonstrate a
basic understanding of the
effects of force and
motion on an object
Students participated
minimally in class
discussions. Were
unfocused and did not
participate in their group
experiments. Were unable
to follow directions
without outside
assistance. Were unable
to demonstrate a basic
understanding of the
effects of force and
motion on an object
25%
Students will construct a "Balloon Racer" that
meets all criteria. (a 2- day project) (Teams
will receive common grades.
Car is designed and
constructed according to
criteria. Car does not
leave ground. Car travels
at least 5 meters. Class
data is logged and
graphed correctly
Car is designed and
constructed according to
criteria. Car does not
leave ground. Car travels
at least 3 meters. Class
data is logged and
graphed with few
mistakes
Car is designed and
constructed according to
criteria. Car leaves ground
briefly. Car travels at least
1 meter. Class data is
logged and graphed with
several mistakes
Car is poorly designed and
constructed (did not
follow criteria). Car leaves
ground or travels less than
1 meter. Class data is not
logged or graphed
25%
Students will complete a final quiz to
demonstrate their knowledge of motion and
force. (This rubric is for short paragraph
answers only- entire quiz makes up 25% of
grade.)
Answers are complete and
reveal a full
understanding of the
topic. Only a few spelling
and/or grammatical errors
Answers are complete and
reveal a strong
understanding of the
topic. Some spelling
and/or grammatical errors
Most answers are
complete but reveal
difficulty understanding
the topic. There are
several spelling and/or
grammatical error
Answers are incomplete
and show a major
difficulty understanding
the topic. There are
several spelling and/or
grammatical errors
25%
Concusion
• Now, learners should have a very good concept of motion and force
and be able to see how these concepts play a part in their everyday
lives. Students should also be able to interpret graphs of motion as
well as create them to show the effects of force and
motion. Additional websites to explore are listed below.
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/19112-exploring-motionnewtons-first-law-of-motion-video.htm This site offers additional
videos on each of Newton's Laws of Motion.
http://www.studystack.com/menu-163262 for flash cards and games
on motion and force.
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html is another site
if you didn't find enough on the others!!!
Force and Motion
More Research Sites
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http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/people/enlightenment/newton.html
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/forcmot.htm
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/newton
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/newton
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/forces.htm
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/
http://www.funderstanding.com/coaster
http://kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/build-a-coaster
http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/#forcesenergy
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/19112-exploring-motion-newtons-first-lawof-motion-video.htm
http://www.studystack.com/menu-163262
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html