Forces and Motion
Grade 8 Science · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Understand Newton's laws and how forces affect motion.
Lessons
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Learn the difference between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Newton's First Law
An object at rest stays at rest, and a moving object keeps moving, unless a force acts on it.
Newton's Second Law
Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).
Newton's Third Law
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Gravity and Friction
Understand how gravity and friction affect the motion of objects.
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What topics are in Forces and Motion for Grade 8 Science?+
The Forces and Motion chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Forces and Motion part of the Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum?+
Yes, Forces and Motion is part of the official Grade 8 Science curriculum in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.