Newton (N) – The Unit of Force — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-PS3-5
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This NGSS-aligned passage introduces middle school students to the newton (N), the standard unit of force in the metric system. It explains that force is a push or pull, and that one newton is the force needed to accelerate a 1-kilogram object at 1 meter per second squared. The passage connects the unit to Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion, helping students understand how force, mass, and acceleration are related through the equation Force = Mass × Acceleration. Real-world examples, such as lifting objects or pushing carts, make the concept more relatable. This reading supports physical science comprehension and reinforces key NGSS performance expectations for MS-PS3-5.
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