2-D Motion (Vectors, Forces, and Interactions)

Essential Question:

How do vectors, forces, and their interactions explain the motion of objects in two dimensions, and how can understanding these principles help us solve real-world problems?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyze complex motion scenarios by dissecting them into simpler 2-D vectors and forces interactions.
Adaptive Perseverance & Learner’s Mindset: Tackle challenging real-world problems by applying theoretical concepts, continuously learning and adapting their understanding.
Collaboration & Communication: Work in teams to design experiments or solutions to problems involving 2-D motion, effectively communicating their ideas and findings.

Inquiry Question:

How do vectors represent forces and motion in two dimensions?

2. Inquiry Question:

In what ways do forces interact to influence the motion of an object in a 2-D plane?

3. Inquiry Question:

How can we apply our understanding of 2-D motion and forces to predict the outcomes of real-world scenarios, such as in sports or vehicle navigation?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to represent and analyze motion in two dimensions using vectors.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will understand how different forces interact and affect an object's motion in a 2-D plane.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will apply principles of 2-D motion to solve practical problems, demonstrating their ability to predict outcomes based on their understanding of vectors, forces, and interactions.

Skills Demonstrated:

Analytical Skills: Break down complex motions into vectors and analyze the effects of forces.
Problem-Solving: Apply 2-D motion concepts to craft innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Technical Writing: Clearly document experiments, analyses, and solutions, explaining the application of 2-D motion principles.

Standards:

NGSS HS-PS2-1: Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
NGSS HS-PS2-2: Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Motion and Gravitation to describe and predict the motion of objects.

Resources:

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