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Matching the Motion ActivityMatching the Motion Activity
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Hands-on Activity
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Calculator
Year
2013
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Matching the Motion

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It is not always easy to walk the straight and narrow. In the sixth portion of a nine-part unit, groups actively recreate a graph depicting motion. Individuals walk toward or away from a motion detector while trying to match a given graph. They determine the slope and equation for each segment of the graph.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

acceleration, distance, motion, motion detectors, graphing, graphs, lines, linear, linear motion, slope, velocity, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Have one group create a graph using the CBL and another group try to recreate it

Classroom Considerations

  • The activity requires access to CBL motion detector for each group
  • Either set up the equipment prior to class time or give the directions to groups to have them set everything up

Pros

  • The activity gets the class moving, making this a kinesthetic activity
  • Group members determine the appearance of a graph based upon movement before using the CBL

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.F.B.5

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