1. On the Move: Investigating the Effects of Force, Motion, and Simple Machines
Description: In this WebQuest students will explore, measure, and graph the motion of an object.

2. Introduction
Have you ever ridden a rollercoaster and wondered how your cart could go so fast through all those turns?  How about skydivers?  Ever wondered how they free fall to the earth until their parachutes open?  This WebQuest is designed for you to investigate and explore the effects force and motion have on objects. 

3. The Task
You are going to have many adventures as you explore different websites and different subject areas to learn more about motion and force. 
As you investigate the effects force and motion have on objects, you will complete written entries in your science journal..
You will also play games, sing, listen to stories, and participate in experiments that explore force and motion.  You will measure and graph the results you find during your exploration and experiments. 
Finally, you will take a quiz to see how much knowledge you have gained during this WebQuest.

4. The Process
Day 1 – Create a Force and Motion Journal to keep track of your information. In your science journal, create two columns.  Label the first column - Things I Already Know About Motion and Force.  Label the second column - New Things I Have Learned About Motion and Force.  Then fill out your first column.  Try to have at least 6 items in this column.  You will complete the second column later on.
Let's begin with 2 simple experiments just to get those science questions charging in your brain!  See what you observe and what you can explain.  Also, think about the processes - in the next few days you'll be able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together and understand the results better! Ready, Set, Go!
Why did the clown not lie down?  What about the eggs?  Why do you think the raw egg didn't have the same result as the hard-boiled egg? Record answers in your journal.

5. The Process – Day 2
Day 2 - Who came up with this stuff? Now, go to
and read about Sir Isaac Newton. Unscramble the words after you have finished reading.   You will discover he has had a gigantic impact on science and math. Write one page in your journal about Sir Isaac Newton
After you read about Sir Isaac Newton, go to to do an online jigsaw puzzle.  
Now visit  and color an online picture of him.  
Visit This is a great website to begin investigating Newton's Laws of Motion.  Try it!!!

6. The Process – Day 3
Day 3 - Now, explore MOTION and FORCE!   Now check out this awesome video on motion and force. (Watch the short one - about 3 minutes long.)
Listen to this cool song about motion.  Read the lyrics as you listen.
Today, you are going to get your hands "on" another science experiment about motion and force.  Go to Follow the instructions.  Make sure you complete your graph and write a conclusion to your experiment in your journal.
Tomorrow, you will understand your results a little better when you explore Newton's Laws a little more closely.

7. The Process – Day 4
Day 4 - Let's review a bit. Sing along to the song about motion once again.  It will help you review.
Visit  to explore the 1st Law of Motion discovered by Sir Isaac Newton.
Try the mini experiment on the above web page.  You'll need a glass, a 3x5 index card, and a penny. What happens to the coin? In your science journal, explain what happened to the coin using Newton's first law of motion.  Draw a picture that illustrates this law.
Have you ever wondered why you have to push harder to move a big desk than you do a small desk? Visit to learn why.  Using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion,  explain why in your journal.  Draw a picture to help explain your reasoning. 
Visit  to learn about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.   Also, examine It gives a word illustration about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.  Check it out! Draw a picture in your journal to illustrate this 3rd law. 

8. The Process – Day 5
Day 5 - Now that you have researched Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, put into "motion" what you've learned about MOTION!
Visit to design your own rollercoaster track.  Sometimes there are kinks in our designs. Using your knowledge of motion, see if you can solve problems that arise.
Visit and learn how gravity and force affect you by playing this game.
Describe your experiences designing your rollercoaster track in your journal.  Be sure to discuss any problems you had and how you solved them. Recreate your coaster in the journal or print and paste into journal. 
How did any of Newton's Laws of Motion come into play? Next, describe how gravity and force affected you on the rollercoaster.  What did you have to do to complete your mission?

9. The Process - Day 6
Day 6 - Let's see how motion can be described on a graph Be sure to examine both pages to get a full understanding.
Time to get your "hands-on" some motion and "add" a little math.    Ready, set, go have some fun!!
Go to or
and complete this experiment.   
Now, you can graph your results in your journal.  If you need some help with your graph, visit

10. The Process – Day 7
Day 7 - More on FORCE!!! You have already discovered lots about force on your own -way to go!!!  To review and make sure you know all the facts, go to both these sites to learn more cool facts on FORCE! and
I won't have to "force" you to try this web game on FORCE.  Go ahead and see for yourself.  Be sure to take the quiz to check your knowledge after playing the game.
Using data to track your science experiment results was a great way to see how math and science work well together, right? We see evidence of force and motion all the time.  In your science journal, compile a list of examples of motion and force that occur in the world everyday.  See if you can get at least 10.

11. The Process – Days 8 and 9
Day 8 – 9 - Here is a fun activity that will take a couple of days to complete: 
Hope you have fun and make a competition out of it!!!  On race day, be sure to log and graph each teams' distance in a chart.  Also, find the average distance of the class as well as the median, mode, and range. 

12. The Process – Study
Here are some items to help you study for your Final Quiz! In order to review a bit and get ready for your final quiz, you should have a copy of
This will give you a little more information on motion.  There are also some questions for you to answer. Then, go to and click "show all."  Here is a list of facts related to force and motion.  You can explore this site a little more if you have time and play hangman or the other games using facts on motion and force.

13. The Process – Day 10
Day 10 - )Final Quiz. Here is the first part of your quiz:  Your teacher will print off the second part.  Good Luck!!!
After completing your quiz, grab your science journal and fill out the second column New Things I Have Learned About Motion and Force.  Remember that from Day 1?  Sure you do!  Now, fill out more than 5 items about what you have learned.  You should then turn your science journal in for you teacher to grade. 
Hope you had a blast learning about motion and force!!!

14. Evaluation Rubric 25% Category Exemplary – 4 Good – 3 Fair – 2
Poor – 1
Percentage
Students will compose journal entries on their discoveries.
All entries are complete and address the topic thoroughly. Writing portrays a full understanding of the topic or concept. Only a few minor errors in spelling and grammar
All entries are complete and most address the topic thoroughly. Writing portrays a strong understanding of the topic or concept. Some errors in spelling and grammar.
Most entries are complete and address the topic. Writing portrays a difficulty in understanding the topic or concept. There are several errors in spelling and grammar
There are few completed entries. Little or no understanding of the topic or concept is evident. There are several errors in spelling and grammar
25%
Students will perform experiments and web games to understand the effects of force and motion on an object. (Students will receive individual grades.
Students were highly engaged in class discussions. Were highly focused and worked well in their experiment groups. Followed directions well and successfully completed the experiments. Were able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object
Students were engaged in class discussions. Were focused and worked in their experiment groups. Followed directions and completed the experiments. Were able to demonstrate a good understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object
Students were somewhat engaged in class discussions. Were somewhat focused and participated in their experiment groups. Followed directions for the most part. Successfully completed the experiments with little outside assistance. Were able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object
Students participated minimally in class discussions. Were unfocused and did not participate in their group experiments. Were unable to follow directions without outside assistance. Were unable to demonstrate a basic understanding of the effects of force and motion on an object
Students will construct a "Balloon Racer" that meets all criteria. (a 2- day project) (Teams will receive common grades.
Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car does not leave ground. Car travels at least 5 meters. Class data is logged and graphed correctly
Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car does not leave ground. Car travels at least 3 meters. Class data is logged and graphed with few mistakes
Car is designed and constructed according to criteria. Car leaves ground briefly. Car travels at least 1 meter. Class data is logged and graphed with several mistakes
Car is poorly designed and constructed (did not follow criteria). Car leaves ground or travels less than 1 meter. Class data is not logged or graphed
Students will complete a final quiz to demonstrate their knowledge of motion and force. (This rubric is for short paragraph answers only- entire quiz makes up 25% of grade.)
Answers are complete and reveal a full understanding of the topic. Only a few spelling and/or grammatical errors
Answers are complete and reveal a strong understanding of the topic. Some spelling and/or grammatical errors
Most answers are complete but reveal difficulty understanding the topic. There are several spelling and/or grammatical error
Answers are incomplete and show a major difficulty understanding the topic. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors

15. Concusion
Now, learners should have a very good concept of motion and force and be able to see how these concepts play a part in their everyday lives. Students should also be able to interpret graphs of motion as well as create them to show the effects of force and motion.  Additional websites to explore are listed below.
This site offers additional videos on each of Newton's Laws of Motion.
for flash cards and games on motion and force.
is another site if you didn't find enough on the others!!!

16. Force and Motion

17. More Research Sites