Newton's+Third+Law+-+Tier+2

Newton's Third Law - Tier 2

__** Part 1: Hitting a Table and Playing with Exercise Balls **__ media type="youtube" key="NJvJR4TyuNI" width="560" height="315"
 * 1) Slam your fist onto the table top. (Be careful...don't hurt yourself!)
 * 2) What force caused your fist to stop moving? What object applied that force? Discuss these questions with your group.
 * 3) Watch the video below of the two young adults playing with exercise balls. What force acted on the girl? What force acted on the boy? How were the results similar? How were the results different?

__** Part 2: Balloon Rockets **__ //Due to government restrictions we are not allowed to use latex balloons in the classroom. Please watch the following video explaining and viewing rocket ballons.// media type="youtube" key="A7wrEWfV6TY" width="560" height="315" //If you are at school you will have to access the video throught the following path:// //My Computer--> Media (U:Drive) --> High School --> Science --> Mr. Salibi --> Laws of Motion --> Center 5 --> Balloon Rockets Video//
 * 1) Blow up a balloon.
 * 2) Let the balloon go! (Be sure not to "aim" it at anyone or towards any glassware.)
 * 3) What is propelling the balloon forward? Try to explain using your knowledge of forces.

__** Part 3: Balloon Rockets Explanation **__
 * 1) Visit the following [|website] to learn more about what propels the ballon forward.
 * 2) Complete the Action Reaction Forces and Net Force Sheet

Observe the poster here ( [] ) and answer the questions on the study sheet associated with these activities.
 * __ Part 4: Identifying Action - Reaction Pairs __**

__** Part 5: Newton’s Third Law: Balloon Racers **__ Ok - I know that we are not allowed to use latex balloons, but since I have a class with no allergies, we will use a limited number of them. 3 or 4 fishing line "tracks" will be set up that span the width of the room. Each group will be provided a straw, a balloon, and masking tape. Your challenge is to design a balloon rocket that can travel the width of the room, along the "track" without touching it after release. After you have completed that challenge, you need to design a balloon that can travel the width of the room and back again along the track. How are successful balloon designs an example of Newton’s 3rd law?