Essential Standards
Section 2.1
Students will be able to distinguish between distance and displacement
SWBAT Explain the difference between speed and velocity
SWBAT Interpret motion graphs
Main Learning Target # 1 - I can synthesize an explanation of relative motion that utilizes scenarios in order to justify my explanation.
Section 2.2
SWBAT Identify how acceleration, time, and velocity are related.
SWBAT Explain how positive and negative acceleration affect motion.
SWBAT Describe how to calculate the acceleration of an object
Main Learning target # 2 - I can compare and contrast instantaneous, average, and constant speed utilizing graphical representations in my comparison.
Main learning target # 3 - I can differentiate between and calculate speed, velocity, and acceleration using data.
Section 2.3
SWBAT Explain how force and motion are related
SWBAT Describe inertia is and how it is related to Newton’s First law of motion
SWBAT Identify the forces of motion that are present during a car crash
Main learning target # 4 - I can construct and interpret graphs illustrating speed, velocity, and acceleration.