Toying with Motion: Exploring Newton's laws of motion with student activities

by: Pamela J. Galus

Students are motivated to understand and apply Newton’s laws of motion by playing with toys. This activity allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws of motion and requires far more than just memorization.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2002Stock # tst02_069_04_48Volume 069Issue 04

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