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Newton's Earthquake

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Students discuss Newton's 2nd and 3rd laws using the example of a football linebacker and a small child pushing against each other on an ice rink. Students are able to visualize the results of the push and link it to the laws. Discussion is wrapped up with practice questions.

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newton's second law of motion, newton's laws of motion, sir isaac newton, acceleration, force, mass

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acceleration, force, mass, newton's 2nd law, newton's 3rd law, science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
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