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Teach Engineering: Matching the Motion ActivityTeach Engineering: Matching the Motion Activity
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Teach Engineering: Matching the Motion

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Students learn about slope, determining slope, distance vs. time graphs through a motion-filled activity. Working in teams with calculators and CBL motion detectors, students attempt to match the provided graphs and equations with the output from the detector displayed on their calculators.

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acceleration, distance, graphing, mechanical engineering, motion, slope, velocity, stem, linear motion

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cbl motion detector, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, motion detector
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
0L

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