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Sir Issac Newton's Three Laws of Motion

Introduction
As we learn about Forces and Motion in Science, we need to understand the discoverer, Sir Isaac Newton, and his Three Laws of Motion.

There will be articles about Sir Newton and his Three Laws of Motion. These will include pictures and simulations to help you understand the significance of the laws. You will watch a short video that explains the Three Laws of Motion.

You will also research how roller coasters work and the important concepts that go into creating a coaster.

After you have completed your research, you will have a chance to put the new information to use as you design your own roller coaster! There will be several websites you can visit to build your roller coaster.

You will share a brief description of your roller coaster and answer a few questions to show what you've learned.

As a final culmination to the webquest, you will create your roller coaster using materials provide by your teacher and any additional materials your group may provide.

Have fun and BE creative!!

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Task
You will:
 * read articles and watch a video to learn more about Sir Isaac Newton and his Three Laws of Motion
 * complete a couple experiments
 * create your own roller coaster with the help of the 3 websites
 * write/illustrate a description of your roller coaster showing potential and kinetic energy
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">answer questions about Sir Isaac Newton and his Three Laws of Motion to demonstrate your learning using the provided hand outs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">be working with 3 partners so you can share your thoughts and ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Your posts on Edmodo will be done together so be sure to include everyones name in your group

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<span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Process
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I. You are going to read some information on Sir Newton and his 3 Laws of Motion and answer questions about those laws. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">After reading the above articles, Take the '3 Laws of Motion Quiz'.
 * 1) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Sir Isaac Newton's short biography of <span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[]
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Newton's 1st Law of Motion <span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[]
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Newton's 2nd Law of Motion <span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> []
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Newton's 3rd Law of Motion <span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">II. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">As a class, we will watch a video on <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Discovery Education to see the Laws of Motion in action! <span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">[]

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">III. Before constructing a roller coaster, let's first learn how they work.

Using the websites, complete the worksheet provided by your teacher. Answers to those question will help in designing the best coaster.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">A. [|Physics of Roller Coasters] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Take a ride on the [|Top Thrill Dragster]. Watch the video

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">B. [|How Do Roller Coasters Work] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">C. [|TLC Roller Coaster Physics] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">D. [|Wicked Twister] Take a look at the Wicked Twister!!! SCARY!!!! <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">E. [|Roller Coaster and Your Body] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">F. [|That Sinking Feeling]

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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">IV. Now try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. Pick one of the sites below or explore both. When designing your coaster, think about the relationships distance, speed, mass and friction have on the coaster's ability to get up the hills. You __MUST__ make a blueprint on paper of your coaster before construction can begin. Be sure to show both potential and kinetic energy. Make sure to get the approval of the "Building Supervisor"!! (That's me!) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Remember to name your coaster! <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">BE creative!!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">**Cobra Roller Coaster; Carowinds, NC!**

<span style="color: #320000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">[] [] [|Kids Discovery- Build a Coaster] Click on 'Games' than on 'Build and Play' and finally click on 'Build a Coaster'

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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">IV. Go to Edmodo and describe your coaster in detail.

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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Clipart from: [] [|http://www.thecoastercritic.com] [|http://www.airtranmagazine.com]