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Introduction
Introduction
Essential Questions:
How are different types of motion represented?
How do distance and displacement differ?
How do speed and velocity differ?
Standards:
SPS8: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the relationships among force, mass, and motion.
a. Plan and carry out an investigation to analyze the motion of an object using mathematical and graphical models. (Mathematical and graphical models could include distance, displacement, speed, velocity, time, and acceleration.)
Opener
Opener
Open up this lesson's note document in Google Classroom (click here to be taken straight to today's files). You will turn these notes in along with your practice assignment today.
Usain Bolt is known as the Fastest Man Alive. He holds the World Record for the 100m sprint, completing it in 9.58 seconds during the Berlin World Championship in 2009 (the record still holds today!) He also holds records in the 200m and 4x100 meter relay.
Watch the video to the right of that 2009 100m sprint. Bolt is in the middle of the starting lineup. As you watch, think about how we could describe how fast Bolt is. How can we determine his speed and/or velocity? How does acceleration factor into this and how do all 3 of these terms differ? Write down your thoughts and answers to these questions on your note document.
Usain Bolt @ Berlin World Championship in 2009 Motion Part 1.mkvInstruction
Instruction
View the instructional video to the right. As you watch, continue to fill out your note sheet for this lesson. Remember that it will be turned in along with today's practice assignment.
Click the two links below for further reading on this topic.
GAVS - Motion (pg 2 only)
GAVS - Speed vs Velocity (pg 3 only)
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Today's task will involve two parts. In the first, you will read through several scenarios to determine the distance and displacement of an object.
In the second part, you will complete a mini lab and measure the average speed of a T-Rex.
Things to keep in mind as you complete the task:
Distance and speed are scalar quantities; displacement and velocity are vector quantities.
Think about what that means in terms of what should be included in your answers.
NO NAKED NUMBERS- be sure to include units and any other required information along with any numerical answer in science. For example- don't just write "5" (this will prompt the question of "5 what?")
Be sure all parts of the question are answered and that you justify your answers when asked to do so.
Use the button below to access the assignment in Google Classroom, where you will complete and submit the work.
Closing
Closing
Complete the following exit ticket to evaluate the day's learning.
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