Question
Now you will apply what you learned about force and motion by completing the following tasks for a portfolio: Drawing a model that shows how described forces affect the changing motion of an object Sharing your diagram with your Learning Coach or classmate Investigating how forces and mass affect an object’s motion using different sized and weighted household items Recording your findings from your investigation Researching a given topic to find other forms of evidence that model Newton’s First Law of Motion Creating a presentation to showcase your findings and research When you have finished these tasks, you will turn in the following item: presentation detailing your investigation and research of Newton’s First Law of Motion MAKE IT SOUND LIKE A 7TH GRADER
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# Understanding Newton’s First Law of Motion
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## Slide 1: Title Slide
**Title:** Newton’s First Law of Motion
**Subtitle:** How Forces and Mass Affect Motion
**Presented by:** [Your Name]
**Grade:** 7
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## Slide 2: What is Newton’s First Law of Motion?
Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by a net external force. This means that everything wants to keep doing what it’s already doing.
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## Slide 3: Forces Affecting Motion
Forces can change the speed or direction of an object. Here are some key forces to consider:
- **Gravity:** Pulls objects toward the Earth.
- **Friction:** Opposes the motion between surfaces in contact.
- **Applied Force:** A force that is applied to an object (like pushing a box).
*Diagram: I drew a box on a flat surface with arrows showing these forces acting on it.*
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## Slide 4: Investigating Forces with Household Items
For my investigation, I decided to test how different sized and weighted objects move. I used:
- A small ball (lightweight)
- A big ball (heavy)
- A toy car (medium weight)
- A book (heavy)
I pushed each item with the same force to see how they moved.
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## Slide 5: Investigation Findings
Here’s what I found out:
- **Small Ball:** Rolled a long distance because it was light and had less friction with the table.
- **Big Ball:** Moved but slowed down quickly due to its weight and friction.
- **Toy Car:** Rolled pretty well, but not as far as the small ball.
- **Book:** Didn’t move very far at all because it was really heavy and didn’t roll.
My conclusion is that lighter items move more easily than heavier items when the same force is applied.
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## Slide 6: Real-Life Example of Newton’s First Law
Let’s think about driving a car. If you suddenly hit the brakes, your body pushes forward. That’s because your body wants to keep moving forward (inertia) even though the car has stopped. This is an example of Newton's First Law in action!
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## Slide 7: Additional Research
I looked up real-world scenarios of Newton’s First Law. Here are some interesting things I found:
- **Space:** In space, a spacecraft keeps moving because there’s very little friction to slow it down.
- **Sports:** A soccer ball will stay still until a player kicks it (force applied).
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## Slide 8: Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding Newton’s First Law of Motion helps us understand the world around us better. Light objects move more freely under the same force compared to heavier objects, and forces like friction play a big role in motion.
Thank you for looking at my presentation about forces and motion!
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## Slide 9: Questions?
Do you have any questions about Newton’s First Law or my investigation? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Make sure to rehearse your presentation and be ready to explain your diagrams and findings clearly. Good luck!
---
## Slide 1: Title Slide
**Title:** Newton’s First Law of Motion
**Subtitle:** How Forces and Mass Affect Motion
**Presented by:** [Your Name]
**Grade:** 7
---
## Slide 2: What is Newton’s First Law of Motion?
Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by a net external force. This means that everything wants to keep doing what it’s already doing.
---
## Slide 3: Forces Affecting Motion
Forces can change the speed or direction of an object. Here are some key forces to consider:
- **Gravity:** Pulls objects toward the Earth.
- **Friction:** Opposes the motion between surfaces in contact.
- **Applied Force:** A force that is applied to an object (like pushing a box).
*Diagram: I drew a box on a flat surface with arrows showing these forces acting on it.*
---
## Slide 4: Investigating Forces with Household Items
For my investigation, I decided to test how different sized and weighted objects move. I used:
- A small ball (lightweight)
- A big ball (heavy)
- A toy car (medium weight)
- A book (heavy)
I pushed each item with the same force to see how they moved.
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## Slide 5: Investigation Findings
Here’s what I found out:
- **Small Ball:** Rolled a long distance because it was light and had less friction with the table.
- **Big Ball:** Moved but slowed down quickly due to its weight and friction.
- **Toy Car:** Rolled pretty well, but not as far as the small ball.
- **Book:** Didn’t move very far at all because it was really heavy and didn’t roll.
My conclusion is that lighter items move more easily than heavier items when the same force is applied.
---
## Slide 6: Real-Life Example of Newton’s First Law
Let’s think about driving a car. If you suddenly hit the brakes, your body pushes forward. That’s because your body wants to keep moving forward (inertia) even though the car has stopped. This is an example of Newton's First Law in action!
---
## Slide 7: Additional Research
I looked up real-world scenarios of Newton’s First Law. Here are some interesting things I found:
- **Space:** In space, a spacecraft keeps moving because there’s very little friction to slow it down.
- **Sports:** A soccer ball will stay still until a player kicks it (force applied).
---
## Slide 8: Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding Newton’s First Law of Motion helps us understand the world around us better. Light objects move more freely under the same force compared to heavier objects, and forces like friction play a big role in motion.
Thank you for looking at my presentation about forces and motion!
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## Slide 9: Questions?
Do you have any questions about Newton’s First Law or my investigation? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
---
Make sure to rehearse your presentation and be ready to explain your diagrams and findings clearly. Good luck!