Physical Science: Newton’s Laws

 I’m always looking for labs, especially for Physical Science.  Yes, we do the labs in the textbook.  Physical Science bridges Middle School and High School.  It’s taught in eighth or ninth grades across the country.   Consequently, there seems to be more variety of labs, demos, and activities.  Let’s start with Newton’s Laws, a core topic.  This Glencoe packet has mini labs, investigations, worksheets, tests, etc.  Below are some labs.

Newton’s First Law: Diving Eggs (Demo), Wacky Washers, Inertia Stations (Try Penny on Elbow), and Coin Flick.

Newton’s Second Law: Domino Dash, Newton’s Second Law To Go (DIY Dynamics cart), and Air Powered Mass (more instructions and paper car template). 

Newton’s Third Law:  Rocket Power and Newton’s Cart.

Gravity: Gravity Lab (Ball Drop) and Gravity.