Force and Motion · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Indicator: B9.4.4.2.1 - Explain the importance of Newton’s Third Law of Motion in life.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State Newton’s Third Law of Motion in their own words.
Identify the action and reaction forces in at least three everyday situations.
Explain, using correct scientific language, why action and reaction forces do not cancel each other out.
Describe at least three practical areas of life where Newton’s Third Law is important.
Present a clear oral explanation of how Newton’s Third Law applies to a given situation, using appropriate diction and a logical order of ideas.

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Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Force and Motion (4.4)
Content standard: B9.4.4.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of Newton's Third Law of Motion and its application in everyday life
Indicator: B9.4.4.2.1 - Explain the importance of Newton's Third Law of Motion in life.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - p.111: the content standard B9.4.4.2 is printed again on p.112 with different text, "Demonstrate understanding of Newton's Laws of motion and ability to apply the laws to s..."
indicator text - p.111: the code B9.4.4.2.1 is printed again on p.112 for a different indicator, "Explain Newton's Laws of Motion and their applications to daily life."; the document contradicts itself and both are transcribed
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 111
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

1. State Newton's Third Law of Motion.
2. Discuss Newton's Third Law of Motion and show its importance to life.