Extensions: Science connects with a historical figure: Isaac Newton. Teacher can give background on him prior to experiment or allow students time to research via book or internet this important historical figure.
Adaptations Gifted students can choose one of Newton's laws and give a presentation on it after researching the topic. ESL & Special Ed students can illustrate one of Newton's Laws on poster board or foam core.
The Lincoln High Dive: 5th Grade Science Experiment
Newton's first law states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. This experiment also illustrates gravity.
Supplies: A Lincoln penny (or other small coin), a piece of card stoic or stiff paper, a film canister, baby food jar, or other similar size container with a mouth slightly larger than a penny, a pencil or pen, and scissors.