Free-body diagrams display all forces acting on an object, helping scientists represent Newton's Laws of Motion. Scholars read a short description of motion and view the free-body diagram to begin the installment of a larger series on Newton's laws. They examine a change to the object's motion and must determine which new diagram best fits.

Concepts

newton's laws of motion, newton's second law of motion, force diagrams, force, motion

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a formative assessment of the connection between motion and force

Classroom Considerations

• Adjustable display works on smartphones, tables, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops
• Relies on prior knowledge of force diagrams, changes in force, and interpretation of motion

Pros

• Lists related resources for readings, hands-on labs, and websites
• Displays progress through a series of color changes and stars

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3