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Forces and Motion A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines.



Title Forces and Motion
Description A beginning lab that helps teach the concept that motion occurs when forces are unbalanced.
Subject Physics
Level Middle School
Type Lab
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Forces, motion
Simulation(s) Forces and Motion, Forces and Motion: Basics (HTML5), Forces and Motion: Basics

Author(s) Sarah Borenstein
Contact Email sborenstein@cherrycreekschools.org
School / Organization Campus Middle School
Date submitted 8/18/13
Date updated 5/27/15

Comments

Excellent for my middle schoolers! Great intro to force and motion. No changes needed. Scott   9/16/15

Thanks for encouraging Sarah. Her Gold star middle school activities are numerous, so perhaps her work will continue to help you. Trish   9/22/15

Love the the claims, evidence, and reasoning question. Perfect! Sheena   10/10/15

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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