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Science of NFL Football: Vectors Instructional VideoScience of NFL Football: Vectors Instructional Video
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National Science Foundation
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5th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Science of NFL Football: Vectors

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  • Science of NFL Football: Vectors and the Quarterback Pass (Grades 5-8)
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Map the velocity of a thrown football using physics! Learners study vector addition using a football scenario. Two vectors model the movement of the receiver and quarterback while the resulting vector describes the velocity of the football. 

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Concepts

vectors, addition vectors, velocity, speed

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video as an introduction to the parallelogram method of adding vectors

Classroom Considerations

  • To use the included lesson plan, pupils require laptops with Internet access
  • Expects a basic understanding of the game of football
  • The video is the eighth lesson in a 10-part video series

Pros

  • Provides ideas for extension and differentiation
  • Uses NFL football players to model the concepts

Cons

  • None

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