Physics: Newton's Laws

Today's topic is newton's laws. Read the short text together, then have your child explain it back in their own words. The test of understanding is teaching someone else. Connect to a real-world example whenever possible.

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Predict: what will happen to an ice cube in your hand? Why? You just made a hypothesis.

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   Read these facts: 1: Objects don't change motion unless a force acts. 2: F = ma. 3: For every action, an equal and opposite reaction. Q: State the first law plainly.

   Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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   Equation for the second law?

   Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.

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   Give a third-law example.
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   Which law explains seatbelts?
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   Why do heavier objects need more force?
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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   Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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   Write one new thing you learned today.
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   Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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    Connect this topic to something you've seen before.

What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?