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Graph That Motion InteractiveGraph That Motion Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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45 mins
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Graph That Motion

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Pupils apply their knowledge of the shape and slope of graphs to interpret the motion of an object.  Three levels of difficulty provide plenty of practice with support thanks to the "Help Me!" button offered with each question.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

motion, velocity, acceleration, time, graphs

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Demonstrate how to solve one problem at the apprentice level before encouraging independent work

Classroom Considerations

  • Designed to work on any device including smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktop computers
  • Relies on prior understanding of interpreting graphs, acceleration, velocity, time, and position
  • Ffth part of a 12-installment series on dimensional kinematics

Pros

  • Links to additional readings, tutorials, animations, worksheets, labs, reasoning activities, and more
  • Works well in traditional or flipped classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.5 HSF-IF.C.7.d HSF-LE.A.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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