Young scholars in this exercise are introduced to the distinct ways of measuring distance (nautical miles) and speed (knots) at sea, as well as the concepts of latitude and longitude for establishing location.

In this algebra learning exercise, students analyze the designs of a speedometer. They collect data on the distance and time as the speedometer works. They draw conclusion and make predictions from the collected data. There are 4 word...

Seventh graders investigate velocity and speed. In this Vernier Probe lesson plan, 7th graders will use probes to calculate motion, speed, and velocity of an object. They will create a graph of their collected data.

Students calculate the speed, rate and distance. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They perform an activity with a CEENBoT and calculate the distance and speed.

Twelfth graders solve problems involving linear and angular speed. Using information about a compact disc, they solve the problem using multiple rates and conversion factors. Students also solve additional problems involving bicycle...

Eighth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people.  In this eight grade math/science lesson, 8th graders collect and analyze data regarding the speed and distance of a dart thrown with an atlatl.  Students choose the...

Students calculate the distance and acceleration of an object. In this algebra lesson, students collect data and create table and graphs to analyze it. They complete a lab as they collect and analyze data on acceleration and distance.

Learners, in hands-on activities, explore how a dump truck might be made to negatively accelerate or slow down. They participate in activities using friction force to modify the truck-and-ramp system. Student groups test ideas for...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students solve distance-rate-time word problems.  The one page learning exercise contains a combination of eight multiple choice and free response problems.  Answers are...

Students examine factors that control rates in mechanical system. They identify units associated with speed, calculate speed of moving object, identify units associated with acceleration, and calculate acceleration of moving object.

Students explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson plan, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many...

In this math worksheet, students describe a step by step method to solve rate problems. Then they state the time derivatives of different quantities.

In this Saturn learning exercise, high schoolers use a photograph of a hexagon feature on Saturn to solve three problems. These include finding the time it takes for the jet stream to complete one circuit around the hexagon, to find the...

In this algebra activity, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.

In this integral instructional activity, learners geometrically estimate distance in given problems. They use the trapezoidal rule to determine definite integrals. Students explore distance and velocity. This three-page instructional...

Students differentiate the properties of longitudinal and transverse waves. For this physics lesson, students calculate CEENBoT's rate of propagation by measuring its frequency and distance per cycle. They use a mathematical formula...

In this space science worksheet, students solve 7 problems related to black hole space and time. They answer questions related to the spacetime dimension.

In this science activity, middle schoolers find the answers to significant questions about speed and velocity while looking for meaning with the help of others in class or online from a homework buddy.

Ninth graders select and build one of five different paper airplane designs and test them for distance and for time aloft. Part of this activity is designed to explore NASA developed software, FoilSim, with respect to the lift of an...

In this solving problems worksheet, students determine the area of a rectangle inscribed in a circle. They estimate distance between given planets. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.

In this space flight worksheet, students will review physics terms relating to space which includes measuring the distance of space objects, how rockets work, and electromagnetic waves. This worksheet has 10 terms in a crossword puzzle,...

Students explore reasons why using a seat belt is a safe choice while riding in a car. In this physics/safety instructional activity, students set up and observe a doll with and without a seat belt moving down a ramp in a dynamics cart....

Students create a search and rescue party. In this geometry lesson, students simulate a rescue operation using math. They calculate the time, rate and solve word problems related to the real world.

Students estimate geographic position based on speed and air travel.  In GPS lesson students use GPS to estimate the set and drift of currents.