On the Move: Investigating the Effects of Force, Motion, and Simple Machines

• Description: In this WebQuest students will explore, measure, and graph the motion of an object.

Introduction

• Have you ever ridden a rollercoaster and wondered how your cart could go so fast through all those turns? How about skydivers? Ever wondered how they free fall to the earth until their parachutes open? This WebQuest is designed for you to investigate and explore the effects force and motion have on objects.

The Task• You are going to have many adventures as you explore different

websites and different subject areas to learn more about motion and force.

• As you investigate the effects force and motion have on objects, you will complete written entries in your science journal..

• You will also play games, sing, listen to stories, and participate in experiments that explore force and motion. You will measure and graph the results you find during your exploration and experiments.

• Finally, you will take a quiz to see how much knowledge you have gained during this WebQuest.

The Process

• Day 1 – Create a Force and Motion Journal to keep track of your information. In your science journal, create two columns. Label the first column - Things I Already Know About Motion and Force. Label the second column - New Things I Have Learned About Motion and Force. Then fill out your first column. Try to have at least 6 items in this column. You will complete the second column later on.

• Let's begin with 2 simple experiments just to get those science questions charging in your brain! See what you observe and what you can explain. Also, think about the processes - in the next few days you'll be able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together and understand the results better! Ready, Set, Go!

• http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/aclownthatwillnotliedown.html • http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/spinningegg.html• Why did the clown not lie down? What about the eggs? Why do you think the

raw egg didn't have the same result as the hard-boiled egg? Record answers in your journal.

The Process – Day 2• Day 2 - Who came up with this stuff? Now, go to

http://songsofpraise.org/scramble.php?puzzleid=126 and read about Sir Isaac Newton. Unscramble the words after you

have finished reading. You will discover he has had a gigantic impact on science and math. Write one page in your journal about Sir Isaac Newton

• After you read about Sir Isaac Newton, go to http://songsofpraise.org/jigsaw2.php?imageurl=http://gardenofpraise.com/images2/bio22.jpg&imageheight=700&imagewidth=699&imagetitle=Replica+of+Newton's+Telescope&callingpage=http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdnewt.htm to do an online jigsaw puzzle.

• Now visit http://songsofpraise.org/coloring.php?pictureid=190 and color an online picture of him.

• Visit http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=14857. This is a great website to begin investigating Newton's Laws of Motion. Try it!!!

The Process – Day 3• Day 3 - Now, explore MOTION and FORCE! Now check out this awesome

video on motion and force. (Watch the short one - about 3 minutes long.)

http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/archive/episodePage.cfm?versionID=167666

• Listen to this cool song about motion. Read the lyrics as you listen. http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=66355

• Today, you are going to get your hands "on" another science experiment about motion and force. Go to http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/hotwheels.html. Follow the instructions. Make sure you complete your graph and write a conclusion to your experiment in your journal.

• Tomorrow, you will understand your results a little better when you explore Newton's Laws a little more closely.

The Process – Day 4• Day 4 - Let's review a bit. Sing along to the song about motion once again. It will help you

review. http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=66355• Visit http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02207/firts%20law.htm to explore the 1st Law

of Motion discovered by Sir Isaac Newton.• Try the mini experiment on the above web page. You'll need a glass, a 3x5 index card, and

a penny. What happens to the coin? In your science journal, explain what happened to the coin using Newton's first law of motion. Draw a picture that illustrates this law.

• Have you ever wondered why you have to push harder to move a big desk than you do a small desk? Visit http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law2.html to learn why. Using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, explain why in your journal. Draw a picture to help explain your reasoning.

• Visit http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law3.html to learn about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Also, examine http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02207/third%20law.htm. It gives a word illustration about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Check it out! Draw a picture in your journal to illustrate this 3rd law.

The Process – Day 5• Day 5 - Now that you have researched Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, put into

"motion" what you've learned about MOTION! • Visit http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/BalanceandMotion/activities/

rollercoaster.html to design your own rollercoaster track. Sometimes there are kinks in our designs. Using your knowledge of motion, see if you can solve problems that arise.

• Visit http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/gravity.html and learn how gravity and force affect you by playing this game.

• Describe your experiences designing your rollercoaster track in your journal. Be sure to discuss any problems you had and how you solved them. Recreate your coaster in the journal or print and paste into journal.

• How did any of Newton's Laws of Motion come into play? Next, describe how gravity and force affected you on the rollercoaster. What did you have to do to complete your mission?

The Process - Day 6• Day 6 - Let's see how motion can be described on a graph

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/physics/forces_and_motion/speed-time_graphs_rev2.shtml Be sure to examine both pages to get a full understanding.

• Time to get your "hands-on" some motion and "add" a little math. Ready, set, go have some fun!!

• Go to http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/ or

• http://www.teacherplanet.com/links/redirect.php?url=• http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/rulesforces/ and

complete this experiment. • Now, you can graph your results in your journal. If you need some help

with your graph, visit http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/Classic/

The Process – Day 7• Day 7 - More on FORCE!!! You have already discovered lots about force on

your own -way to go!!! To review and make sure you know all the facts, go to both these sites to learn more cool facts on FORCE!http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season9/forcesmotion/facts.cfm and http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season9/forcesmotion/glossary.cfm.

• I won't have to "force" you to try this web game on FORCE. Go ahead and see for yourself. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/forces_action.shtml Be sure to take the quiz to check your knowledge after playing the game.

• Using data to track your science experiment results was a great way to see how math and science work well together, right? We see evidence of force and motion all the time. In your science journal, compile a list of examples of motion and force that occur in the world everyday. See if you can get at least 10.

The Process – Days 8 and 9

• Day 8 – 9 - Here is a fun activity that will take a couple of days to complete: http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/balloonracers.html .

• Hope you have fun and make a competition out of it!!! On race day, be sure to log and graph each teams' distance in a chart. Also, find the average distance of the class as well as the median, mode, and range.

The Process – Study • Here are some items to help you study for your Final

Quiz! In order to review a bit and get ready for your final quiz, you should have a copy of http://www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/newtonslaw.pdf.

• This will give you a little more information on motion. There are also some questions for you to answer. Then, go to http://www.studystack.com/studytable-39553 and click "show all." Here is a list of facts related to force and motion. You can explore this site a little more if you have time and play hangman or the other games using facts on motion and force.

The Process – Day 10

• Day 10 - )Final Quiz. Here is the first part of your quiz: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes28/mpoarch/MotionForces1.html Your teacher will print off the second part. Good Luck!!!

• After completing your quiz, grab your science journal and fill out the second column New Things I Have Learned About Motion and Force. Remember that from Day 1? Sure you do! Now, fill out more than 5 items about what you have learned. You should then turn your science journal in for you teacher to grade.

• Hope you had a blast learning about motion and force!!!

Evaluation Rubric

Category Exemplary – 4 Good – 3 Fair – 2 Poor – 1 Percentage

Students will compose journal entries on their discoveries.

All entries are complete and address the topic thoroughly. Writing portrays a full understanding of the topic or concept. Only a few minor errors in spelling and grammar

All entries are complete and most address the topic thoroughly. Writing portrays a strong understanding of the topic or concept. Some errors in spelling and grammar.

Most entries are complete and address the topic. Writing portrays a difficulty in understanding the topic or concept. There are several errors in spelling and grammar

There are few completed entries. Little or no understanding of the topic or concept is evident. There are several errors in spelling and grammar

25%

Students will perform experiments and web games to understand the effects of force and motion on an object. (Students will receive individual grades.

Students were highly engaged in class discussions. Were highly focused and worked well in their experiment groups. Followed directions well and successfully completed the experiments. Were able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object

Students were engaged in class discussions. Were focused and worked in their experiment groups. Followed directions and completed the experiments. Were able to demonstrate a good understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object

Students were somewhat engaged in class discussions. Were somewhat focused and participated in their experiment groups. Followed directions for the most part. Successfully completed the experiments with little outside assistance. Were able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object

Students participated minimally in class discussions. Were unfocused and did not participate in their group experiments. Were unable to follow directions without outside assistance. Were unable to demonstrate a basic understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object

25%

Students will construct a "Balloon Racer" that meets all criteria. (a 2- day project) (Teams will receive common grades.

Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car does not leave ground. Car travels at least 5 meters. Class data is logged and graphed correctly

Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car does not leave ground. Car travels at least 3 meters. Class data is logged and graphed with few mistakes

Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car leaves ground briefly. Car travels at least 1 meter. Class data is logged and graphed with several mistakes

Car is poorly designed and constructed (did not follow criteria). Car leaves ground or travels less than 1 meter. Class data is not logged or graphed

25%

Students will complete a final quiz to demonstrate their knowledge of motion and force. (This rubric is for short paragraph answers only- entire quiz makes up 25% of grade.)

Answers are complete and reveal a full understanding of the topic. Only a few spelling and/or grammatical errors

Answers are complete and reveal a strong understanding of the topic. Some spelling and/or grammatical errors

Most answers are complete but reveal difficulty understanding the topic. There are several spelling and/or grammatical error

Answers are incomplete and show a major difficulty understanding the topic. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors

25%

Concusion• Now, learners should have a very good concept of motion and

force and be able to see how these concepts play a part in their everyday lives. Students should also be able to interpret graphs of motion as well as create them to show the effects of force and motion. Additional websites to explore are listed below.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/19112-exploring-motion-newtons-first-law-of-motion-video.htm

This site offers additional videos on each of Newton's Laws of Motion.

http://www.studystack.com/menu-163262 for flash cards and games on motion and force.

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html is another site if you didn't find enough on the others!!!

Force and Motion

More Research Sites

• http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/people/enlightenment/newton.html• http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/forcmot.htm• http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/newton• http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/newton• http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/forces.htm• http://www.rube-goldberg.com/• http://www.funderstanding.com/coaster• http://kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/build-a-coaster• http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm• http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/• http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/#forcesenergy• http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html• http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/19112-exploring-motion-newtons-first-law-of-mo

tion-video.htm• http://www.studystack.com/menu-163262 • http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html