Using Newton's Third Law of Motion [Unguided]

A simulation where learners explore action-reaction force pairs by observing interactions like rockets launching or objects colliding, illustrating Newton’s Third Law: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify action-reaction force pairs in simulated interactions involving rocket launches and object collisions.
Students will be able to explain how the observed motion and forces in simulated scenarios demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion.
Students will be able to differentiate action-reaction force pairs from other forces acting on objects within simulated interactions.

Suggested activities

Using Newton's Third Law of Motion Quiz

Pre-assessment

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Using Newton's Third Law of Motion Discussion

Post-assessment

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Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

Group sessions

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