Push, Crash, React – A Hands-On Science Unit Exploring Newton’s Third Law
Bring motion to life with Push, Crash, React – a fully scaffolded science unit. This engaging, vocabulary-rich unit dives into Newton’s Third Law through real-life scenarios, simplified language, interactive experiments, and visual supports that build true conceptual understanding.
🧠 What’s Included:
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7-day unit plan
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- Day 1: Pretest
- Day 2: Vocabulary introduction
- Day 3: Newton’s Third Law and equal/opposite forces
- Day 4: Force transfer in collisions
- Day 5: Real-world collisions and reactions
- Day 6: Review and concept check
- Day 7: Posttest
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- 10 Core Vocabulary Words with matching cards, visual definitions, and symbol-supported instruction
- Hands-on experiments using toy cars, ramps, and balls to explore mass, motion, and force
- Scaffolded worksheets for predictions, observations, and conclusions
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Real-life application (e.g., seatbelts, sports, safety gear)
💥 Why It Works:
This unit simplifies abstract concepts like force and reaction into tangible, memorable experiences. Students see and feel science in action – making it ideal for alternate assessment pathways and inclusive classrooms.
Some instructional text and visual elements on this page were generated or adapted with the assistance of AI technology (OpenAI’s ChatGPT), and reviewed by SpecialEdSimplified for accuracy and alignment with instructional goals.
🔒 Please Note: This product is for single classroom use only. If multiple teachers will be using this resource, please purchase additional licenses.
These activities are based on Common Core Standards. Price and Willoughby, LLC make no guarantees regarding student test performance.
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