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Lesson Plan: Understanding Newton's Third Law of Motion

Subject: Science

Grade: 7

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Explain Newton's Third Law of Motion.
2. Identify and provide examples of action and reaction forces.
3. Conduct a simple demonstration to illustrate the law.

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Materials Needed

• Rubber bands
• Small balls (ping pong balls or bouncy balls)
• Spring scales (if available)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Paper and pencils for students

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage Students: Ask students if they have ever played with a rubber band. What happens when you pull it? Discuss their observations.

2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today's lesson will focus on Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." Write this definition on the whiteboard.

Instructional Activities (15 minutes)

1. Discussion and Explanation (7 minutes):

   • Break down the law:
     • Action Force: The force applied (e.g., pulling a rubber band).
     • Reaction Force: The force that occurs in response (e.g., the rubber band snaps back).
   • Provide real-world examples:
     • Walking (foot pushes back on the ground, pushing you forward).
     • Swimming (hands pushing water backward, propelling the swimmer forward).
   • Encourage questions to ensure understanding.

2. Demonstration (8 minutes):

   • Activity 1: Using a rubber band, have students pull it back and let go. Observe what happens and discuss the action and reaction.
   • Activity 2: If available, use spring scales to pull on them and visualize the forces at play.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

• Group Activity:
  • Divide students into pairs and give each pair a small ball. Ask them to roll the ball towards each other and observe the effects.
  • Have them discuss within their pairs the action and reaction forces involved in rolling the ball.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Recap Key Points: Summarize Newton's Third Law of Motion and emphasize the importance of action-reaction pairs in everyday life.
2. Questions: Open the floor to any final questions students may have.

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Homework Assignment

Task 1: Write a short paragraph describing a situation at home or school where you observe Newton's Third Law in action. Be sure to identify the action and reaction forces involved.

Task 2: Complete the following table by providing examples of action and reaction forces:

Action Force	Reaction Force
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:

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Homework Answers

Task 1: (Answer will vary by student)
Examples could include:

• Jumping off a small wall (action: feet push downward, reaction: you rise into the air).

Task 2:

Action Force	Reaction Force
A rocket engine pushes gases down	The rocket moves up
A swimmer pushes water back	The swimmer moves forward
A horse pulls a cart	The cart pulls the horse back

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By following this lesson plan, students will gain a clear understanding of Newton's Third Law of Motion and can observe its effects in their everyday lives.