Newton’s Laws Of Motion Concept Map Instructions

Newton’s Laws Of Motion Concept Map Instructions

Introduction: During our investigation of Newton’s laws, we have encountered many new concepts, but we have also been revisiting and expanding upon previously covered concepts. To help us keep all of these ideas organized and to help us form connections between them, we will be building a concept map. A concept map is a type of graphic organizer that shows connections between ideas. Ideas that are related in some way are connected by a line/arrow. A description of how the concepts are related is given beside the line.

This description often takes the form of words, pictures, diagrams, or equations. Here is an example of a concept map that might be created for a unit in a biology class: Note that the “B5” in the center of the page denotes the unit or overarching topic of the concept map. Instructions: You will construct a concept map on the topic of “Newton’s Laws of Motion”. Your concept map should include the following terms:

  • Mass
  • Inertia
  • Newton’s first law
  • Force
  • Equilibrium
  • Newton’s second law
  • Newton’s third law
  • Three other terms of your choosing (from this unit or from previous units)

You must show how the concepts are related to each other using at least two different forms of representation. One of the representations must be in the form of words describing the relationship between the concepts. The other form of representation could be a picture, an equation, a diagram, a graph, an example problem, a real-world application, or any other representation that helps you to understand the relationship.

The concept map example for the biology class is hand drawn, but there are also many tools for making concept maps electronically. The momentum concept map example above was created using a website called Lucidchart. It does require an account, but many of its features are free to use. There are many similar websites that allow you to create concept maps. You may choose to construct your concept map on paper or electronically. The final product will be submitted through Schoology. If it is made on paper, you should submit a photo (or photos if it is multiple pages). If it is done electronically, you should submit a PDF.

The rubric which will be used to evaluate your concept map can be seen below. This is a major summative assignment and will account for 20% of your quarter grade. The concept map is due on 1/18-19 (A day, B day).

Criteria:

Concepts included on the map:

  • 0 points: The concept map contains 3 or fewer concepts.
  • 1 point: The concept map contains at least 4 different concepts.
  • 3 points: The concept map contains at least 8 different concepts.
  • 5 points: The concept map contains 10 different concepts.

Forms of representation:

  • 0 points: No connections made or representations are inappropriate.
  • 1 point: At least 1 form of representation for each connection.
  • 3 points: At least 2 forms of representations for each connection.
  • 5 points: At least 2 forms of representations for each connection, with 1 being a description in words.

Organization and Accuracy:

  • 0 points: No clear structure; difficult to understand; content contains many errors.
  • 1 point: Readable and well organized; content has minor errors.
  • 3 points: Easy to read and well organized; mostly accurate content.

Submitted on Time:

  • 0 points: Not submitted on time, no attempt to contact teacher.
  • 1 point: Submitted by the due date.

Total points and other details are included in the rubric.

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Newton’s Laws of Motion form the foundation of classical mechanics and provide critical insights into how objects move and interact within our universe. Building a comprehensive concept map that connects key terms such as mass, inertia, Newton’s laws, force, equilibrium, and others deepens understanding of these fundamental principles by illustrating their interrelationships and real-world applications.

At the core of Newton’s Laws is the concept of force—a vector quantity that causes objects to accelerate or decelerate. Newton’s first law, often called the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. This concept hinges upon the idea of inertia, which is the property of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. Mass is directly related to inertia; the greater an object’s mass, the greater its inertia. These foundations explain why a heavy object is harder to stop or change direction, which can be visualized with diagrams showing objects of differing masses resisting acceleration.

Relationship: The concept of inertia is directly proportional to mass, as ^ inertia increases with mass.

Representation: A diagram comparing masses and their resistance to change in motion, emphasizing the property of inertia.

Newton’s second law quantifies the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration through the equation F = ma. This law underscores that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied and inversely proportional to its mass. When the net force on an object is zero, the object is in a state of equilibrium, either at rest or moving at a constant velocity, illustrating the balance of forces. These relationships can be visualized through free-body diagrams showing different forces acting on an object and through mathematical equations demonstrating proportionality.

Relationship: Force is proportional to mass and acceleration, as per F = ma.

Representation: A free-body diagram showing forces acting on an object, along with the equation F = ma.

Newton’s third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This principle explains how forces always come in pairs and is essential in understanding interactions such as collisions, propulsion, and support forces. It highlights the reciprocal nature of interactions—if object A exerts a force on object B, then B exerts an equal and opposite force on A. Visual diagrams or real-world application examples, such as a rocket emitting exhaust gases to propel forward, exemplify this law.

Relationship: The action-reaction force pairs are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Representation: An illustration of a rocket firing, showing the action of gases pushing backward and the rocket moving forward, aligned with the law.

Beyond these core concepts, other related ideas include equilibrium—a state where net force is zero; which directly ties into Newton’s first law and the idea of balanced forces. Additionally, concepts like friction and tension influence force interactions and motion. Friction opposes motion between surfaces, illustrating real-world resistance, while tension exemplifies the forces transmitted through strings or cables.

Relationship: Friction and tension are external forces affecting the net force and motion of objects.

Representation: A diagram depicting a object on a surface with frictional force arrows and a pulley system showing tension forces.

In conclusion, constructing a concept map that integrates these terms—mass, inertia, Newton’s laws, force, equilibrium, and others—along with diverse representations such as diagrams, equations, and real-world examples, enhances comprehension of Newton’s Laws of Motion. Such a map not only clarifies individual concepts but also demonstrates their interconnectedness, facilitating deeper understanding and application in various physical scenarios, from everyday activities to advanced engineering.

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