Curated OER
It's All in the Wrist
Students conduct experiments with balloons, pennies, marbles and cups to help them understand the concept of centrifugal force or Newton's Law of Motion.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Penny in Cup: Bernoulli's Principle
A demonstration that will grab students' attention to learn about Bernoulli's principle and Newton's Laws of Motion.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's First Law of Motion
A clear explanation of Newton's First Law of Motion, the law of inertia, with diagrams and real-world examples. Useful for both students and teachers. Written by a high school physics teacher.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's Second Law of Motion
Learn more about finding acceleration through the practices found in this lesson. "The process of determining the acceleration of an object demands that the mass and the net force are known." Check out this comprehensive site.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Introduction to Physical Science
Introduce students to the ideas of motion and force in this hands-on lesson plan.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Laws of Motion
This resource provides a discussion of Newton's Laws of Motion.