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Take a Walk
Sixth graders graph acceleration and practice using the metric system. In this physics lesson, 6th graders take turns timing each other as they walk 15 meters. Students then chart and graph their data using the metric system.
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Domino Dash
In this speed worksheet, students use dominoes to measure the average speed of rows falling over. Students make a line graph to show the relationship between the length of the domino row and the time. Students answer 8 questions about...
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Acceleration and Average Speed
In this acceleration and average speed worksheet, students learn the equations for acceleration and average speed. They match 6 variables with their quantities, they identify speed vs. velocity and scalar vs. vector and they solve 4...
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"Go-Car" Lab
Students construct a car based on directions given. In this physics lesson, students calculate average speed using distance and time information. They collect data and create a graph of distance vs. time.
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Twelve Average Speed/Rate Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate. The solutions are provided.
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Calculating Speed Practice
For this speed worksheet, high schoolers calculate the average speed of objects traveling a given distance for a given amount of time. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.
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More Practice Calculating Speed
In this speed activity, students calculate the average speed of an object or the distance an object travels. This activity has 13 word problems.
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Calculating Speed
For this speed worksheet, students calculate the average speed of an object or the distance an object travels at a certain speed in 11 word problems.
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Using Quantitative Statements to Solve Problems
In this equations worksheet, learners use quantitative statements to sole for average speed. This worksheet has 4 problems to solve.
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Bug Race
In this motion worksheet, students compare two graphs showing a bug's distance traveled over time. Students calculate the average speed of the bugs and determine which bug was traveling at a constant speed. This worksheet has 1 short...
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Position vs. Time and Velocity vs. Time Graphs
In this constant velocity worksheet, students use data of position vs. time of a roller-skater to determine speed, acceleration, or deceleration at different points along the path. Students rank graphs according to average velocity and...
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Hot Wheelin' Physics
In this physics worksheet, students complete a lab activity and record their results in the charts shown. They calculate the speed for each trial using the total time and total distance. Students also graph their results.
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Speed and Distance
In this speed worksheet, students create time vs. distance graphs to answer questions about average speed, average velocity, and acceleration. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.