Section Notes Reference Materials

Learning Targets Reference to unit learning target, not From course goals: I can use algebra to predict how changes in one orbital parameter
only specific learning goal of this impact others (Kepler’s laws and Newton’s law of gravitation)
module

Today-focus on Newton’s laws

Review – Newton’s Brief overview Relevant portion of this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9shwPMpSq8
Laws

R squared practice Algebra review – how to square a

number

M1 and M2 Practice identifying masses in word

problems.
Practice multiplying terms
G(fraction) Practice setting up problem; avoiding
distribution or syntax errors in
calculator use

Identify Variables Identify the different variables of the

formula in word problems -- drag and
drop terms onto pictures in a diagram
 Final assessment of skills – Input into Google Forms for more accurate data collection rather than in Captivate
Final Practice Problems Use existing practice worksheet – Existing Problems (need to covert to digital form – possibly multiple choice for model
covert problems to digital versions. selection rather than drawing)

Include select materials to make Determine the force of gravitational attraction between the earth (m = 5.98 x 1024 kg) and
shorter for shorter module. (Focus on a 70-kg ESS student if the student is standing at sea level, a distance of 6.38 x 106 m from
Newton’s Laws) earth's center.
Draw a model to represent the problem.

Solve the problem using the proper equation.

Determine the force of gravitational attraction between the earth (m = 5.98 x 1024 kg) and
a 70-kg ESS student if the student is in an airplane at 40,000 feet above earth's surface.
(This would place the student a distance of 6.39 x 106 m from earth's center.)
Draw a model to represent the problem.

Solve the problem using the proper equation.

Determine the force of gravitational attraction between a 70-kg astronaut at low orbit (6.60
x 106 m from earth's center) and earth (m = 5.98 x 1024 kg).
Draw a model to represent the problem.

Solve the problem using the proper equation.

Determine the force of gravitational attraction between two 70-kg students sitting one
meter away from each other.
Draw a model to represent the problem.

Solve the problem using the proper equation.

Determine the force of gravitational attraction between an average sized mom (70-kg) and
the moon (m=7.34 x 1022 kg) if we know that the moon is 1.71 x 106 meters away.
Draw a model to represent the problem.

Solve the problem using the proper equation.