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To jump to a particular section of **Newton's 3**, see the **Quick Glance @ Newton's 3** on the bottom of this page.

**Understanding the Physics of it All**
We have watched //October Sky// and have taken a deeper look at the history of rockets and their structure. It's now time to take a look at what causes all of the forces that launch a Rocket. In order to do that, we need to go WAY back.....back to over 2,300 years ago!
 * Students will be able to (SWBAT):**
 * 1. Explain who Galileo was**
 * 2. State the reasons as to whether or not heavier objects fall faster and harder than lighter objects**

Humans have always attempted to understand the physical world.The Ancient Greeks, over 2,300 years ago, arrived at insights which continue to shape the way we understand things. But, it has been the discovery of physics in the last 400 years that has truly revolutionized the way we understand our physical universe. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about physics is that some of the greatest understandings have come from our test to undertsand the simplest and most common everyday events. Who would have believed that our understanding of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and much more would come out of an attempt to understand why things fall??? **Within your groups take a moment to watch the video below.**

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Galileo is considered to be the father of science. He correctly figured out the rate of acceleration in falling objects. Do you think heavier items reach the ground faster and harder than softer things? Take a bowling ball and a feather, for instance, which one will fall first? Which one will fall the hardest?

media type="file" key="About_Falling_Things.asf" width="300" height="300" Although Galileo was a brilliant astronomer and mathematician, he still was unable to explain the force that caused objects to fall. What do you propose it could be? __**In the discussion board, post your response as to what you think or perceive the force to be. Once you have posted your response, respond to AT LEAST ONE other peers response.**__
 * Take a look at this brief video on Galileo and his findings .**

Mathematics is a major analytical tool of physics. Although Galileo began the major thought processes as to why things fall, there are many more scientsits who contributed to the understanding of motion and force. One scientist, in particular, Sir Isaac Newton, is one gentleman who should be given recognition.

Quick Glance @ Newton's 3
This Quick Glance provides you links to jump to any section of Newton's 3. > Introduction to understanding our physical world and Galileo. Watch two videos and respond to discussion board on what your perceive the force to be. > Introduction to Newton and his three laws. Watch two videos. > Dive deeper into the first law, inertia. Discuss within your team and post on your team page via text, picture, podcast, etc. (Team Points) >> Apply Newton's First Law through completing the activity. Complete worksheets and three discussions. > Focus on Newton's Second Law and apply it through the hands-on truck activity. Discuss within your team and post on your team page via text, picture, podcast, etc. (Team Points) Respond to discussion post. > Review Newton's Third Law via information and video. Apply through the hands-on balloon activity. Use digital media to record your team's demonstration of the third law, post on your team page, provide a detailed explanation.(Team Points) > Review Newton's 3 Laws and complete the marble activity. Afterward, complete the individual review activity.
 * Understanding the Physics
 * Sir Issac Newton
 * Newton's First Law
 * Activity One
 * Newton's Second Law
 * Newton's Third Law
 * Tying it Together