Hands on Lab: An Introduction to the Scientific Method using Newton’s Second Law (view)

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Teacher Lesson Plan
Learning goals:
Learn the Scientific Method
Keywords:
Newton's Second Law, Scientific Method
Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.3
Student Worksheet
Keywords:
Scientific method, Newton's Second Law
Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.3

Summary

The lesson will apply Newton’s Second Law equation, F=ma (Force equals mass times acceleration) to a lab, which allows learners to solve problems using the equation while performing an experiment. The lab will be created in a way to teach the scientific method. The purpose of the lesson with respect to adult education is to teach learners about the scientific method, while it is not used directly the process is the foundation of what would be performed in a typical entry-level laboratory or research job, which would consist of doing part of or all of an experiment in a similar manner.