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Audience:
This WebQuest is designed for eighth grade students in a Physical Science class. Although this is the indended target group, fifth grade students will benefit from this project. The final goal of this WebQuest is to present the learned material to a group of fifth grade students. In doing so, it will enhance what they have been studying with Newton's Laws of Motion.
Resources:
The following items will be needed to complete this WebQuest:
- Computer - As all of this is involving the internet and slideshow software, a computer is a must.
- Internet - This is needed to visit the different sites required to make this WebQuest functional. Also is needed to utilize collaborative tools such as MOODLE wiki, Zoho.com, or the Google Presentation software.
- Video Camera - To be used if the group chooses to create a video example of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.
- Productivity Suite - (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Google Docs, etc...) - To create slideshow.
- Internet access at home - Not a necessity buy may be a helpful tool to have if a partner is absent or delayed.
Content Expectations:
This WebQuest will lstudy Newton's Three Laws of Motion. The students will research and create a project that demonstrates their knowledge on this concept. The following Michigan High School Content Expectations will be met while the student moves through this project:
P3.2 Net Forces
Forces have magnitude and direction. The net force on an object is the sum of all the forces acting on the object. Objects change their speed and/or direction only when a net force is applied. If the net force on an object is zero, there is no change in motion (Newton's First Law).
P3.3 Newton's Third Law
When ever one object exerts a force on another objecct, a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction is exerted back on the first object.
P3.4 Forces and Acceleration
The change of speed and/or direction (accelereation) of an object is proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass of the object. The acceleration and net force are always in the same direction.
P3.2 Net Forces
Forces have magnitude and direction. The net force on an object is the sum of all the forces acting on the object. Objects change their speed and/or direction only when a net force is applied. If the net force on an object is zero, there is no change in motion (Newton's First Law).
- P3.2A - Identify the magnitude and direction of everyday forces (e.g., wind, tension in ropes, pushes and pulls, weight).
P3.3 Newton's Third Law
When ever one object exerts a force on another objecct, a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction is exerted back on the first object.
- P3.3A - Identify the action and reaction force from examples of forces in everyday situatios (e.g., book on a table, walking across the floor, pushing open a door).
P3.4 Forces and Acceleration
The change of speed and/or direction (accelereation) of an object is proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass of the object. The acceleration and net force are always in the same direction.
- P3.4A - Predict the change in motion of an object acted on by several forces
- P3.4B - Identify forces acting on objects movind with constant velocity (e.g., cars on a highway)
- P3.4C - Solve problems involving force, mass, and accelereation in linear motion (Newton's Second Law).
Pedagogical Strategies:
This WebQuest will make use of the student's prior knowledge of information that was introduced earlier in the classroom. During previous lessons, the class was introduced to Sir Isaac Newton. Through a brief look at the world around us, we introduced his background and some of his accomplishments. This discussion was used to introduce the topic, gain interest, and to get the ball rolling for the WebQuest.
Strategies used:
Deductive approach - Students were given some prior information in a rule/example format. This was used to cover examples of common interactions the students may face that are related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Collaborative Learning - Throughout the WebQuest, the students will work in a couple of different groups to develop ideas and create their final project. The students will have to solve differences and use group strategies to effectively create a collaborative slideshow geared toward a fifth grade class.
Constructivist Approach - Once the class lecture is complete, the students are responsible for their learning. They agree who will cover which Law of Motion, then they will work with others to research that law. The teacher becomes the "guide on the side" for those involved in the research.
Strategies used:
Deductive approach - Students were given some prior information in a rule/example format. This was used to cover examples of common interactions the students may face that are related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Collaborative Learning - Throughout the WebQuest, the students will work in a couple of different groups to develop ideas and create their final project. The students will have to solve differences and use group strategies to effectively create a collaborative slideshow geared toward a fifth grade class.
Constructivist Approach - Once the class lecture is complete, the students are responsible for their learning. They agree who will cover which Law of Motion, then they will work with others to research that law. The teacher becomes the "guide on the side" for those involved in the research.
Credits:
There is a lot of information out on the Internet that deals with Sir Isaac Newton. Listed below are the sites that I found to be very helpful in creating this WebQuest.
Ghosh, Anurag. "Information and Interesting Facts About Sir Isaac Newton: Discoverer of the Three Laws of Motion and Calculus." Find Science & Technology Articles, Buyer's Guides, Computer Hardware & Software Reviews And The Latest Tech News At Bright Hub. 23 Sept. 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/49929.aspx>.
Hodanbosi, Carol. "1st&2nd Laws of Motion." The First and Second Laws of Motion. NASA, Aug. 1996. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/WindTunnel/Activities/first2nd_lawsf_motion.html>.
"Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion: Science Channel." Science Channel: Space, Technology, Earth Science, Geology. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/newton/newton.html>.
Jones, Andrew Z. "Newton's Laws of Motion - an introduction to newton's three laws of motion." Physics. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://physics.about.com/od/classicalmechanics/a/lawsofmotion.htm>.
Lamont, Ann. "Sir Isaac Newton (1642/31727):." Answers in Genesis - Creation, Evolution, Christian Apologetics. June 1999. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v12/i3/newton.asp>.
Louviere, Georgia. "Newton's 3 Laws of Motion." Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. 24 Oct. 06. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/>.
Mukherjee, Bidisha. "Timeline and Biography of Sir Isaac Newton." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. 29 May 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/timeline-and-biography-of-sir-isaac-newton.html>.
"Newton's First Law - Worksheet." Newton's First Law - Worksheet. NASA. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/BGA/Sheri/newton%27s_first_law_wks.htm>.
Newton's First Law Applied to Airplanes. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 11 July 2008. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton1.html>.
"Newton's Second Law of Motion." Newton's Second Law. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 23 Apr. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton2.html>.
"Newton's Third Law of Motion." Newton's Third Law of Motion Applied to Aerodynamics. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 23 Apr. 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton3.html>.
Ghosh, Anurag. "Information and Interesting Facts About Sir Isaac Newton: Discoverer of the Three Laws of Motion and Calculus." Find Science & Technology Articles, Buyer's Guides, Computer Hardware & Software Reviews And The Latest Tech News At Bright Hub. 23 Sept. 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/49929.aspx>.
Hodanbosi, Carol. "1st&2nd Laws of Motion." The First and Second Laws of Motion. NASA, Aug. 1996. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/WindTunnel/Activities/first2nd_lawsf_motion.html>.
"Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion: Science Channel." Science Channel: Space, Technology, Earth Science, Geology. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/newton/newton.html>.
Jones, Andrew Z. "Newton's Laws of Motion - an introduction to newton's three laws of motion." Physics. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://physics.about.com/od/classicalmechanics/a/lawsofmotion.htm>.
Lamont, Ann. "Sir Isaac Newton (1642/31727):." Answers in Genesis - Creation, Evolution, Christian Apologetics. June 1999. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v12/i3/newton.asp>.
Louviere, Georgia. "Newton's 3 Laws of Motion." Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. 24 Oct. 06. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/>.
Mukherjee, Bidisha. "Timeline and Biography of Sir Isaac Newton." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. 29 May 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/timeline-and-biography-of-sir-isaac-newton.html>.
"Newton's First Law - Worksheet." Newton's First Law - Worksheet. NASA. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/BGA/Sheri/newton%27s_first_law_wks.htm>.
Newton's First Law Applied to Airplanes. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 11 July 2008. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton1.html>.
"Newton's Second Law of Motion." Newton's Second Law. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 23 Apr. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton2.html>.
"Newton's Third Law of Motion." Newton's Third Law of Motion Applied to Aerodynamics. Ed. Tom Benson. NASA Glenn Research Center, 23 Apr. 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. <http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton3.html>.
Contact Information:
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this WebQuest. If you choose to use it, let me know how you've altered it for your class. I am always looking for ways to improve my teaching format.
Author - Ryan Moore
Email - [email protected]
Position - 8th Grade Science
7th Grade ELA
Kalkaska Middle School
1700 W. Kalkaska
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Author - Ryan Moore
Email - [email protected]
Position - 8th Grade Science
7th Grade ELA
Kalkaska Middle School
1700 W. Kalkaska
Kalkaska, MI 49646
