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Force and Motion
DO NOW:
Title: Unbalanced Forces
Date: February 6, 2012
LOOK
Look at the picture.
THINK
Think about the change in position,
direction and speed of a baseball being
struck by a bat at a baseball game.
WRITE
Explain what happens when the baseball
is acted upon by unbalanced force.
February 6,
2012
Ms. Smith
Mrs. Malone
Force and Motion
February 6,
2012
Reminders
Test corrections are due Tuesday
:
Ms. Smith
Mrs. Malone
Journal Reflection
February 6,
2012
Ms. Smith
Mrs. Malone
Answer the following questions on page 16 of your comp. book
in complete sentences or with pictures. Title the page “Journal
Reflection – Force and Motion.”
Remember: What is force?
Understand: What is the difference between balanced forces and
unbalanced forces acting on an object?
Apply: Explain what happens to a soccer ball moves when kicked.
Analyze: How can you design an investigation that compares the distance
and speed a toy car travels on different surfaces?
Evaluate: What must scientists know to accurately and precisely
determine how forces affect the motion of an object? Identify two
examples from everyday life in which force leads to changes in an objects
speed or direction.
Create: Imagine you are the manufacturer of skateboards. What must
you consider when designing and testing your product?