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Going the Distance

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Students experiment in small groups to answer the question, "Is there a relationship between ramps and speed?" They apply a formula to calculate the speed of the cars used in the experiment, complete the associate lab report, and identify speed and velocity. Finally, they share the results of their experimentation with in a whole class setting.

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motion, velocity

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directionality, motion, velocity, science
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2004

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