Newton’s Laws Brainstorm

Newton’s Laws Brainstorm

Identify which of Newton’s 3 laws are being described in each sentence. Then find the underlined key word or words in each sentence and then write them in the

corresponding column on your “Newton’s 3 Laws Brainstorm” worksheet.

Identify which of Newton’s 3 laws are being described in each sentence. Then find the underlined key word or words in each sentence and then write them in the

corresponding column on your “Newton’s 3 Laws Brainstorm” worksheet.

Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion

Ice Hockey

There are 3 types of shots in hockey, a wrist shot, a snap shot, and a slap shot. Each shot has a different amount of force and speed.

To move the puck you must hit it with a stick.

The stick hit the puck and it went into the net for a goal.

Volleyball

The server hit the ball with his fist and it shot over the net for an ace.

The volley ball must be hit with your hand, fingers, or arm to be put into play.

There are 3 main types of ball contact that put a ball in motion a bump, a set, and a spike.

Soccer

The motion of a soccer ball is made with a kick or a header.

The ball can be dribbled, passed, kicked, or headed at various speeds.

The soccer ball was kicked from the corner and it was launched into the goal past the goalie.

Basketball

A basketball must be passed, shot, or dribbled with your hands.

A three point shot requires the most effort, followed by a free throw, and then a layup.

The player launched the ball from the three point line into the basket and it made a swish.

Snowboarding

Steep hills will make a snowboard go faster than hills that are more flat.

The snowboarder leaned into a turn and the board kicked up a spray of powder snow.

Gravity is the force that moves a snowboard down the slope.

Bowling

The bowling ball hit the pins and they all fell over for a strike.

A bowling pin will not fall over unless it gets hit.

There are 5 main weights of bowling balls, 8 lb, 10 lb, 12 lb, 14 lb, and 16 lb., each requires more effort to roll.

Football

A football can be moved with either a throw or a kick.

The center hiked the ball and the quarterback caught the ball in the shotgun position.

A good kicker can kick a 50 yard field goal, but they only need to kick it 20 yards to get an extra point.

Nascar

A race car must have an engine to move it around the track.

The driver pushed down on the accelerator and the car passed the leader to win the race.

A 700 horsepower engine makes the car much faster that a 300 horsepower engine.

Golf

You can decide how far a golf ball will travel by choosing a putter, a driver, or an iron.

A club must hit the ball for the ball to make it off of the tee to the green.

The golfer moved his club back and then swung it forward and the ball made a hole in one.

Baseball

The ball made contact with the bat and it flew over the outfield wall for a home run.

A pitcher throws a curve ball, a fast ball, and a change up to fool the batter with different speeds.

In baseball a ball can be batted or thrown around the field.

Skateboarding

The skateboard hit a rock and it’s rider flew off of the board and onto the street.

The speed of a street racer depends on how much each rider weighs.

A skateboard requires a push with your foot to get it started.

Fishing

A large fish requires more effort to reel in and land on the boat.

To cast a line you must flick your wrist while holding the fishing rod.

The fish bit on the fishing lure and the bobber went under the water.

Tennis

The tennis player hit the ball on the serve and it went into the opponents court for an ace.

The speed of a tennis ball depends on the speed at which you swing your racket.

A tennis ball is put into motion with a tennis racket.

Billiards (pool)

The cue ball hit the rack of balls and they all bounced around the table.

The cue stick hits the cue ball to get it to move.

A pool player must decide how hard to pull the cue back depending on how far his shot needs to go.

Archery

The force of a pulled back bow string shoots the arrow.

The archer let go of the bow string and the arrow flew to the target and hit the bulls eye.

The speed of an arrow depends on the pounds of force that it takes to pull back the string.