Unit 13
Motion
Recall Reference
SC.K.P.12.1 - Investigate that things move in different ways, such as fast, slow, etc.
Points
SC.1.P.12.1 - Demonstrate and describe the various ways that objects can move, such as a
(relevant elementary straight line, zigzag, back-and-forth, round-and-round, fast, and slow.
& middle grade
SC.4.P.12.1 - Recognize that an object in motion always changes its position and may change
benchmarks)
its direction.
SC.4.P.12.2 - Investigate and describe that the speed of an object is determined by the distance
it travels in a unit of time and that objects can move at different speeds.
SC.6.P.12.1 - Measure and graph distance versus time for an object moving at a constant
speed. Interpret this relationship
Textbook
Holt Science Spectrum Physical Science
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Chapter 10, Sections 1 and 2, Pages 316 – 330
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For special topic on speed of light see PHYSICS CONNECTION pg 321 of TE
Pearson Physical Science
Chapter 11, Sections 1 though 3, pages 328 - 349
FCIM Lessons
CIM P.12.1 vectors & scalars
CIM P.12.2 I Ref. Frame
CIM P.12.2 Motion
Labs
Alternative Assessment-Tracking Speed pg 322 of TE (students collect data individually
outside of class)
Vector Treasure Hunt (Holt Physics Lab Manual pg 13-15)
Design a Slow Flyer (GL pg 14-15)
Graphing your Motion (PSC: Exp 35) Vernier probes computer based lab
Merrily We Roll Along ( CPL: Activity 4)
Inquiry Based Lab Understanding Motion
PhET Animation for graphing motion @ http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/movingman. Scroll down for several lab options and teaching ideas.
Demos
UW-Madison Physics Lecture Demonstration MECHANICS @
http://demo1.physics.wisc.edu/UW-Demos_Pira/1D-Motion-2D.html
Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Gizmos
explorelearning.com (http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=626)
Distance-Time Graphs
(http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=625)
Vectors
(http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=415)
Websites
The Physics Classroom This is an awesome sight. You could probably teach the whole unit
from here, in several ways. Explore this site as soon as you can.
The Physics Front Physics First Kinematics: The Physics of Motion Unitshttp://www.thephysicsfront.org/static/unit.cfm?sb=2&course=2
Maze Game PhET Simulation
Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration in the "Arena of Pain".
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/maze-game
The Physics Classroom – 1 Dimensional Kinematics Tutorial @
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/
Lessons
Motion Graphs Powerpoint (PHSC_AYS_U13BrodTAMMM_V01)
Presentation Express, Disc 2, Chapter 11
PowerPoint - Displacement
PowerPoint - Vectors
PowerPoint - Speed
PowerPoint - Speed part 2
PowerPoint - Acceleration
PowerPoint - Acceleration part 2
CDS: Jesse Owens 100 Meter Dash pg 24
RCA: 1-2 & 1-3 pg 2-6; 1-3 pg 9-10
Lattitude & Longitude Information
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