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Acceleration

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Accelerate your class' learning using an engaging resource. The lesson plan introduces the concept of acceleration using an object rolling down a slope or a falling object. Participants conduct a lab to find the acceleration of an object due to gravity. Using velocity-time graphs, scholars develop an understanding of acceleration as the slope and determine it using the slope formula.

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CCSS: Designed NGSS: Adaptable
Concepts
acceleration, constant acceleration, initial velocity, velocity, terminal velocity, slope, graphs interpreting, graphs, falling action, slope formula
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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide balls of different sizes and mass to determine if there is a difference in acceleration
  • Conduct a mini-lesson on the difference between speed and velocity
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should be able to interpret line graphs
Pros
  • Provides a materials lists for high-tech or low-tech procedures
  • Contains suggestions for formative assessments
Cons
  • None
NGSS
HS-PS2-1.