Students learn Newton’s laws of motion in real time at Fayette School

Science experiments are underway at Harold D. Fayette School in the North Merrick School District, with students exploring the science of physics on Sept. 24.

Sixth graders in Lisa Drewes’ class were highly engaged as they learned about
Newton’s Laws of Motion through hands-on demonstrations. With supplies that included
string, a spring scale, and different weights, students studied how mass affects the amount
of force needed to move an object up a ramp. Before starting the experiment, groups
recorded their hypotheses of expected results. As they added heavier weights, curious
minds observed how additional force is needed to move the object up the ramp. Learning
about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration will be the basis of several
science experiments throughout the year.