Center+1+-+Newton's+First+Law

__** Part 1 : Pennies and Newton’s First Law **__ Materials Needed: Bottle or beaker, Notecard and Penny. Instructions: 1. Each student will place the notecard over the mouth of their bottle/beaker so the notecard is centered on the bottle. 2. Then place the penny on the notecard directly over the bottle/beaker opening. 3. Try to flick the notecard out from under the penny so the penny lands in the bottle/beaker - repeat as necessary. 4. Answer the questions on the.

__** Part 2: Newton’s First Law Flash **__ //1) View the following web page.//
 * Newton's First Law Flash

//2) After viewing the Flash animations, discuss the questions from the web page within your groups and write a __6-word essay__ as a group on the construction paper provided (summarize Newton's 1st law of motion in 6 words).//

__** Part 3:Sir Isaac and Seat Belts **__ //Read the following article about seat belts. Take turns reading the article aloud while all group members follow along. Complete the following Notes Page. Notice the question at the top of the page. As you read the article, **__keep this question in mind__**. The notes column is for factual information that relates to the question. The thinking column is for your reactions, connections, questions, and inferences. On the bottom right in the thinking column, you must complete questions answered with evidence. //  

__** Part 4: Pennies and Newton’s First Law **__

1. Repeat the steps from Part 1 except this time use sandpaper instead of a notecard.

2. Answer the question on the.

Center 1 Extension Activities