How could you earn a $6,000,000 speeding ticket? This presentation uses an analogy that relates speed in the universe to the cost of a speeding ticket. Scholars ultimately understand that motion is relative. Also covered is the concept of displacement and average velocity.

Concepts

motion, speed, displacement, distance, velocity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Present the example problems independent of the solutions; ask learners to suggest a solution method
• Have individuals record all new vocabulary with definitions and examples

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes individuals have foundational knowledge of speed, distance, and time

Pros

• Engages participants using a story to get their attention
• Uses graphs and models to bring meaning to complex topics

Cons

• None