Student Lesson: Equal and Opposite Reactions: Newton's Third Law MS-PS2.A-1 - Free Educational Games

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Boing: Newton's Third Law (Mid)

You will help Newton jump from one tree to another, while collecting apples on the way. You have to determine the right amount of force Newton needs to make it to each tree. If you collect apples and answer questions correctly, you will increase your points. Beware, if you add too much force or not enough, Newton will miss the tree and lose the game.

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Teacher Ratings (67) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (11158) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

What's Your Reaction? (Mid)

In this game, you'll meet Isaac Newton, and he needs your help getting to a party. He will introduce you to his third law of motion before the game starts. Hop from column to column while collecting coins. You will occasionally land on a special column where you need to answer questions related to Newton's laws and force. If you fall, try answering a question correctly to keep playing.

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Teacher Ratings (175) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (24818) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

The 3rd Law

Help Sam, an astronaut, explore a newly discovered planet. You'll move your spaceship by engaging thrusters. Rotate your spaceship correctly to grab astronauts lost in space. You'll need to answer questions about corresponding opposite forces to show your understanding of Newton's 3rd law. Get a high score by moving everything in the correct direction at the correct time!

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Teacher Ratings (53) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (20395) 3.2 stars.