Name of Lesson: Newton’s Laws

Grade Level: Physics 20 (Unit B)

Duration of the Lesson: 75m

Name of Instructor: Jozef Telecki

Materials Consulted: Alberta Program of Studies Physics 20-30,

https://www.kyrene.org/cms/lib2/AZ01001083/Centricity/Domain/968/Newtons%20Laws%20Di
scovery%20Stations%20Ganey%202014.pdf

Resources: computer, smartboard, calculator, lab stuff (make sure it’s all set up in the lab before
the class), lab booklet, notes handout, assignment handout

Lesson Objective (SMART): Students will discover the principles of Newton’s Laws in the lab.

SLOs: 20–B1.1k: explain that a nonzero net force causes a change in velocity
20–B1.2k: apply Newton’s first law of motion to explain, qualitatively, an object’s state of rest or
uniform motion
20-B1.3k: apply Newton’s second law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the relationships
among net force, mass and acceleration
20–B1.4k: apply Newton’s third law of motion to explain, qualitatively, the interaction between
two objects, recognizing that the two forces, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, do not
act on the same object
20–B1.1.1s: identify questions to investigate arising from practical problems
20–B1.2.1s: conduct experiments to determine relationships among force, mass and acceleration,
using available technologies
20–B1.3.2s: use free-body diagrams to describe the forces acting on an object

Introduction
Teacher will… Students will… Time
1) Go over the day’s agenda 0-1
2) Introduce the unit 1-2

Formative Assessment
 Body
Teacher will… Students will… Time
1) Go over the net force notes 1) Takes notes 2-4
2) Go over the practice problems with 2) Work on practice problems 4-8
the students
3) Go over 1st law notes 3) Take notes 8-10
4) Do practice problems with students 4) Work on practice problems 10-12
5) Go over 2nd law notes 5) Take notes 12-15
6) Let students work out the problems 6) Work on practice problems 15-18
7) Go over the problems 7) Take notes 18-20
8) Go over 3rd law notes 8) Take notes 20-22
9) Work through the problem with the 9) Work on practice problems 22-25
students
10) Explain the lab 10) Ask questions 25-28
11) Go to the lab and have students grab 11) Go to the lab 28-30
lab handout

Formative Assessment

Conclusion
Teacher will… Students will… Time
1) Do lab demonstrations 1) Watch demonstrations 30-35
2) Help groups with the lab 2) Complete the lab 35-75

Formative Assessment

Reflection: