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Interpreting Motion Graphs AssessmentInterpreting Motion Graphs Assessment
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InqueryPhysics
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9th - 12th
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Interpreting Motion Graphs

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Every movement in the world can be measured and even motionless objects can be significant indicators of movement. Focus on motion graphs that feature distance vs. time, speed vs. time, and positive and negative acceleration.

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Concepts

slope, motion, distance, speed, constant speed, time, time intervals, acceleration, constant acceleration

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include in a review packet when preparing for the AP Physics exam
  • Use as a warm-up activity with individuals or small groups
  • Distribute to learners at the beginning of a unit on motion to assess what they know, and hand it out again once the unit is finished to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Font is a little small, but readable

Pros

  • Two-page format of the resource would make a versatile doubled-sided homework assignment or quiz
  • Provides a working link to the publisher's website, where you'll find many more materials and resources for high school physics 

Cons

  • None

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