Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basics of physics and how it relates to everyday life.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or colored pencils
• Ruler
• Internet access for research

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn!

Activities

• Create a comic strip explaining a physics concept

Draw a comic strip that shows a physics concept in action, like gravity or motion. Be creative!

• Build a paper airplane and test different designs

Construct paper airplanes using different designs and see which one flies the farthest. Observe how physics affects flight.

• Research and present a famous physicist

Choose a famous physicist like Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein. Research their life and discoveries, then present to the class.

Talking Points

• Physics is the study of how things move and interact with each other.
• "Physics helps us understand why things fall down instead of up!"
• Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other, like how the Earth pulls us down.
• "Imagine if there was no gravity, we would all float away like balloons!"
• Newton's Laws of Motion explain how objects move and why they stop.
• "Newton's first law says that objects stay still or keep moving unless a force acts on them."
• Energy is the ability to do work, like when you throw a ball or ride a bike.
• "Energy makes things happen, like turning on a light or playing music."
• Physics is all around us, from the way we walk to the way planets orbit the sun.
• "Next time you jump or ride a bike, remember that physics is at play!"