Newton's First Law of Motion [Unguided]

A simulation where learners observe objects in motion and at rest, exploring how forces—or the absence of them—affect motion, to understand Newton’s First Law: an object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net force.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify objects remaining at rest and objects moving at a constant velocity when no net external force is applied within the simulation.
Students will be able to explain how the application or removal of a net force alters an object's state of motion in the simulated environment.
Students will be able to predict an object's future state of motion (at rest or in uniform motion) based on the presence or absence of a net force acting upon it.

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Newton's First Law of Motion Quiz

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Newton's First Law of Motion Discussion

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