Physical Forces
Topic outline
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Written by: Kimberly Tran in collaboration with Miguel Rico, EIS Education Team Members, March 2016
Topics: Frames of reference, Free body diagrams, Newton's laws, Gravity, Orbits
Grade Level: High SchoolPre-requisites: Completion of grade 10 science and mathematics or its equivalents is highly recommended.
Educational Standards: This project meets these Next Generation Science Standards
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ForumSupplementary material for each lesson. Please look over these topics to enhance your learning
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Quiz
Before beginning Physical Forces, test your previous knowledge by attempting this brief quiz.
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In this activity:
- Watch the video
- Read through the worksheet
- Submit your solutions
- Complete the frames of reference tutorial in the Tutorial forum above
- Provide feedback
You may wish to check your work with the solutions provided.
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This video by Novel Learning Centre Introduces what a force is and discusses the effect of frictional and normal forces in our everyday lives. Please watch the video before proceeding with the lesson
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This work sheet discusses:
- What is a force?
- What are the types of forces?
- What is a frame of reference?
A few practice problems have been included for completion. Please paste your solutions in the Journal section of this activity.
- What is a force?
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Journal
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In this activity:
- Read through the worksheet
- Submit your solutions
- Complete the laws of motion tutorial in the Tutorial forum above
- Provide feedback
You may wish to check your work with the solutions posted.
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FileThis worksheet introduces the three laws of motion and how they pertain to every day life. Please review this sheet and go over the practice problems included.
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This PhET interactive simulation provided by the University of Colorado explores some of the basics of forces. Try out some of the simulations provided.
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Journal
- Read through the worksheet
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In this activity:
- Go through the worksheet
- Submit your solutions
- Go through the simulation to assist in your learning
- Complete the free-body diagrams tutorial in the Tutorial forum above
- Provide feedback
You may wish to check your work with the solutions provided.
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This worksheet introduces free-body diagrams. Please review this sheet and complete the practice problems included.
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For more practice with free-body diagrams, the Physics Classroom has an interactive that offers additional practice for your comprehension.
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Journal
- Go through the worksheet
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In this activity:
- Watch the video
- Read through the worksheet
- Use the simulation to assist in completing the worksheet
- Submit your solutions
- Complete the gravity tutorial in the Tutorial forum above
- Provide feedback
You may wish to check your work with the solutions posted
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File
This worksheet introduces gravity and the relationship between mass, distance and force of gravity. Please review this sheet and complete the practice problems included.
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This PhET interactive simulation provided by the University of Colorado explores the effects of mass and forces between objects. Use the link above to complete the worksheet.
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Journal
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In this activity:
- Watch the video
- Read through the information sheet
- Go through the simulation to assist in your learning
- Complete the orbits tutorial in the Tutorial forum above
- Provide feedback
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This information package discusses the types of orbits and their uses in space.
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This simulation by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) provides further insight and exploration of orbits. Explore the simulation and answer the questions provided. They do not need to be submitted.
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Journal
- Watch the video
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Please review the previous activities and tutorials before completing the quiz. When you are done, complete a reflection about your experience and any remaining feedback about the course.