1.3 - Acceleration

Students will be able to:

• Define and discuss acceleration, including how it's direction influences changes in velocity

• Create simple velocity-time graphs for a variety of situations

1. Watch the video below for lesson 1.3

2. (Optional): Watch the FlippingPhysics video about acceleration.

3. Compile any questions for Mr. DePo and the class. 

4. Attempt problem set 1.3. 

5. Check your answers against the answers at the back. Submit your work for grading. 

1. Lesson 1.3 Template

   • Lesson 1.3 Key

2. Problem Set 1.3 Template

   • answers at the end of the problem set

3. Quizlet Flash Cards for acceleration

   • These are great concept questions to test your understanding of acceleration

4. Additional quizzes to test your knowledge

   • Acceleration (practice) | Basics of motion | Khan Academy 

   • Calculating average acceleration from graphs (practice) | Khan Academy 

   • Direction of acceleration and velocity in 1D (practice) | Khan Academy