Introduction

Over the next three lessons, you will learn about the three laws of motion developed by Isaac Newton. Watch the video Laws of Motion (1:17) for a quick introduction to Isaac Newton and a few of his scientific contributions. Login information.

Isaac Newton

We will begin with Newton's First Law of Motion.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Define and demonstrate Newton's First Law of Motion

Enduring Understandings

  • Motion is the result of unbalanced forces acting upon an object.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Physical Science standards: 8.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, W1, W2, W3, W4, W9, and W10.

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