Diagramming Newton’s Laws

with Inspiration

 

THE PLAN:  It’s time to get excited about our first project of the year!  For the next three days we will be using the computer program Inspiration to create diagrams of Newton’s three laws.  These diagrams will include symbols that represent Newton’s three laws and explanations of those symbols. 

 

THE PURPOSE:  This project will help us to understand how Newton’s laws work together.  Our understanding will be deepened since we are choosing symbols that are meaningful to us and explaining their significance.    

 

THE PROCESS:  These are the steps that we will follow in order to reach our final goal:

 

1.  Brainstorm

2.  View examples

a.   Go to www.mrmartella.com and double-click on SCIENCE LINKS. 

b.  Go all the way down to the bottom of the page.

c.   Double-click on the last link.

3.  Individual conferencing with teacher to select symbols.

4.  Follow Directions for Inspiration handout to complete project. 

 

THE PRODUCT:  ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPT. 26!  Provide your best effort, stay focused, and create a great diagram!  They will be displayed in the 7th grade hallway.  See the back side of this sheet for your scoring guide. 

 

 

          Project Scoring Guide

 

 

 

Process and Product

 

Points

The final product indicates a basic understanding of the technology being used.

 

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10 

 

The final product is organized well and includes clear, attractive and appropriate symbols.

 

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8    

 

The final product is well written and mechanically correct.

 

 

1   2   3   4   5   6   7     

 

The final product reflects adequate understanding of Newton’s three laws.

 

 

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10 

 

WOW!
 
The student demonstrated respectful behavior while working in a “public” environment.

 

1   2   3   4   5     6   7   8 

 

 

total

 

 

 

  40