Catalyst

Are there Forces acting on Mrs. Jones Desk?

Yes or No???
Name one force if there are any acting on Mrs.
Jones desk.
Yes, there are forces acting on Mrs. Jones desk.
One force acting on the desk is_____________.
Mystery Boxes
Can I have two Volunteers!!!!!!

Who do you think will be able to push the box
across the finish line the fastest?
I predict that _____ will push the box the fastest
because_______________________________.

Ready, Set, PUSH!!
ENGAGE
Balanced Forces & Unbalanced Forces
No Motion
Motion
Open Up Your Box
Why do you think the winning box was easier
to push?
Did these boxes have equal mass?

I observe _____________, and can conclude the
box was easier to push because___________.

Did these boxes have equal mass?


ENGAGE
Where in our life do we experience
forces?
In my life I experience forces all the
time, for example___________.
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
are different because.
LAB: LET THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!!
In this Explore activity, we are going to investigate how
unbalanced forces change the direction of an objects
motion.

C accountable talk with your partner
H use devices for learning, please ask for supplies
A Lab Partner -> group work or direct teach
M Stay at your table, ask to leave table
P Follow steps and record data in Journal (Stay in class)
S Success!
If you feel unsuccessful, please turn your card to Yellow or
Red.
Explore
Steps For Our Activity
Flip to a clean page in your journal and title it
WOODEN BLOCKS and SPRINGS
Create Data Table
Assign investigation groups
Assign each person in each group a Student
Number
Students- Make observations and predictions
before and after conducting each of the five
trials.

Explore
Data Table
Trail Predict
I predict
the block
will
move
Spring Scale
Direction Draw
& label the
direction of
movement
Calculate Net Force:
What is the result of
the forces acting on
the block? The net
force is
Conclusion: What can a
student conclude from these
observations?
I conclude that the forces
acting on the block are
1 I predict
the block
will move
WEST 5N I conclude that the forces
acting on the block are
2

3

4

5
Trial 1
Student 1 - Hold the block in place with one hand.

Student 2 - attach a 5 N spring scale to the single eye
screw at one end of the block.

Student 2 - pull the scale with a force of 5N West

Student 1 - release the block

Student 1,2,3,4 - Observe the direction of the blocks
motion & record data
Explore
Trial Data to Record
For each trial, following the instructions below.
Record the force on the spring scale.
Draw an arrow under each spring scale in the
direction of the force.
Predict the net force of the system. Dont forget to
include direction.
Calculate the net force. Show your work.
Write Balanced or Unbalanced in the box
provided to describe the net force exerted on the
block.

Explore
Trial One Questions
Record data and responses.
Label the strength and direction of the force
acting on the block.
Is the force balanced or unbalanced?
The force of the block is _______________.

Explain
Trail 2
Student 1 - hold the block in place with one hand.
Student 2 - attach a 5 N spring scale to the single eye
screw at one end of the block
Student 1 - attaches a 5N spring scale to the center
eye screw on the other end of the block.
Student 1 & 2 - pull the scales to a force of 5N in
opposite directions.
Student 1 - release the block
Student 1 & 2 Observe the direction of the blocks
motion & Record Data

Explore
Questions Trial 2
In which direction does the block move?
The blocks direction does not change because
_____________________________________.

Is the force is balanced or unbalanced?
The observed forces acting on the block are
__________ and cancel each other out.


Explain
Trial 3 : Join with another group of 2
students
Student 1 - hold the block in place with one hand.
Student 2 - attach a 15 N spring scale to the single eye
screw at one end of the block.
Student 3&4 - attach a 10 N spring scale to the single
eye screw at the opposite end of the block.
Student 1 Hold the block tight
Student 2 - pull the scale with a force of 15N east
Student 3&4 - pull the scale with a force of 10N west
Student 1 - release the block
Student 1,2,3,4 Observe the direction of the blocks
motion & record data
Explore
Questions Trial 3
Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?
When two f s act upon an object in opposite
directions, the net force is determined by
calculating the results of the forces.
The object will move in the direction of the
stronger force.
Net force is the sum of all the f s that act
upon an object. (be sure to note the direction of
the net force when calculating the data).

Explain
Trial 4
Student 1 - hold the block in place with one hand.
Student 2 - attach a 10 N spring scale to the single eye
screw at one end of the block.
Student 3 - attach a 5 N spring scale to the first eye
screw at the opposite end of the block.
Student 4 - attach a 5 N spring scale to the thirs eye
screw on the other end of the block.
Student 2 - pull the scale with a force of 10 N west
Student 3 - pull the scale with a force of 5 N east
Student 4 - pull the scale with a force of 5 N east
Student 1 - release the block
Student 1,2,3,4 Observe the direction of the blocks
motion & record data

Explore
Trial 5
Student 1 - hold the block in place with one hand.
Student 2 - attach a 20 N spring scale to the single eye screw at one
end of the block.
Student 3 - attach a 10 N spring scale to the first eye screw at the
opposite end of the block.
Student 4 - attach a 5 N spring scale to the third eye screw on the
other end of the block.
Student 2 - pull the scale with a force of 20 N East
Student 3 - pull the scale with a force of 10 N West
Student 4 - pull the scale with a force of 5 N West
Student 1 - release the block
Student 1,2,3,4 Observe the direction of the blocks motion &
record data

Explore
Create an investigation with added
Mass
What is the difference in force when you
added the mass?

How does the force of gravity affect forces on
Earth?
Explain
Create an investigation with Sand
Paper
What is the difference when you added the
variable, sand paper?

How does the force of friction affect forces on
Earth?
Explain
TUG-Of-War
100 N 75 N
Describe the different forces at work in the picture of tug-of-war. What are
there effects on the people playing tug-of-war?
Key Terms: Unbalanced force, Balanced force
Elaborate
Balanced or Unbalanced Forces?
50N 50 N
Do the people on each side of the rope appear to be using the same amount of force?

Does either side look like they are struggling more than the other?
Elaborate
Balanced or Unbalanced Forces?
75N 200N
How do you know the forces are balanced or unbalanced?

What could be done to make the forces balanced?

If the forces were balanced, how would that affect the motion of the rope and players?
Elaborate
NEW TERMS (Exit Ticket)
What is a force?
A force is ______.
How do we measure force?
A force is measured in __________.
What is a Net Force?
The net force acting on an object is ___________.
What are unbalanced forces?
Unbalanced forces will cause a change in motion because_____________.
What are balanced forces?
Balanced forces will not cause a change in motion because_______________.


Evaluate