Newton's 1st Law

At this point in the unit you have seen multiple demos and examples of Newton's First Law. What I would like you to do is have a discussion about how Newton's First Law is relevant to your life - where do you see it in action? Be creative. You may NOT use any of the examples that we have used in class or that have been on worksheets. Also, be sure to read your classmates comments, repeated ideas will not be counted for credit - in other words only the first person to state an idea gets the points for it.

How Fast Can a Fastball be Thrown?

In my web searching today, I came across the article that I have linked to below. Read through the article and then read the rest of the blog.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/physics/how-the-105-mph-fastball-tests-the-limits-of-the-human-body

Surprising information isn't it?! There are a few things in the article I want to discuss. First of all, why can't people throw much faster than 100mph? What impact does throwing extreme fastballs have on the body? How does faster pitching impact batting? Do you think the attempts to be the fastest pitcher in baseball are really worth it? Do the benefits or notoriety outweigh the consequences on the body? And of course, how does this article relate to our motion unit? Post your comments in the comment area and please make sure you say which class you are in.

Motion - what did you learn?

The motion unit has indeed come to an end - homework has been done, labs finished and tests taken. That being considered take a look at the word wall below...

In the comment section, explain your understanding of the motion unit based on this word wall. What do these terms now mean to you? How do they relate to each other? What is the connection among all of them (don't just say motion...)? Please include what class period you are in.