1. 8th grade Tuning Presentation Aisha dixon
Physical Science
8th grade 
Tuning Presentation
Aisha dixon

2. 9th grade standards
SPS8. Students will determine relationships among force, mass, and motion. 
a. Calculate velocity and acceleration. (Completed)
b. Apply Newton’s three laws to everyday situations by explaining the following: Inertia Relationship between force, mass and acceleration Equal and opposite forces.
c. Relate falling objects to gravitational force.
d. Explain the difference in mass and weight. 
e. Calculate amounts of work and mechanical advantage using simple machines.

3. Instructional activities
Engage- Video clip NFL (worst tackles)
Explain-Power point with Guided Notetaking (Graphic Organizer) 
Vocabulary-Newton's Laws (Inertia, F=M*A, Momentum)
 Explore-  Interactive Labs  PHET lab- file:///D:/Downloads/forces-and-motion-basics_en.html
 Elaborate- Class discussion on PHET lab, completion of Newton's Laws handouts
 Evaluate- Formal Lab Report, Quiz on Newtons Laws

4. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activating Strategy- NFL clip & Car accidents video
Graphic Organizer - Newtons 3 laws of motion
Visual Interactive – PHET interactive
Study Jams video with questions
Brain Pop video with questions
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5. Forces and Motion: Basics