Newton’s Notions
Division: A- Elementary
NC Essential Standards Alignment: 1.P.1, 3.P.1,4.P.1, 5.P.1
Event Rules: Newtons Notions Rules 2022
Event Score Sheet: None
Clarifications: None
Description:
Teams will be assessed on their knowledge of forces and motion. Competitors use a variety of simple machines to answer questions about force and motion.
Materials:
Teams MUST bring a writing instrument. Event leaders will provide all materials necessary to complete the stations. Competitors may see stations similar to this in a variety of Olympiad events, such as Physics Lab, Simple Machines, Newton’s Notions, or measuring events.
Scoring:
None
Common Mistakes:
None
Recommendations:
Get Inspired! Check out this Honda commercial, called “The Cog” that uses parts from a Honda with basic physics to create a Rube Goldberg device. There was no camera trickery or editing involved, it took over 600 takes to film. It’s fantastic!
Fast Facts:
None
Event Resources:
Coaches Clinic Presentation (2022 rules)
Coaches Institute Presentation (2016 rules)
Coaches Institute Handout (2011 Rules)
Sample Event (2011 Rules)
FOSSweb – Levers and Pulleys
The Teachers Guide – Physical Science