Unit 2: Motion
Unit 2 Learning Objectives:
I can explain the difference between distance and displacement.
I can use a toy car to discover the relationship between position and time.
I can calculate average speed.
I can create and analyze position-time graphs.
I can explain the movement and velocity of objects by analyzing motion graphs.
I can create and analyze velocity-time graphs.
I can explain and calculate velocity.
I can explain and calculate acceleration.
I can identify variables that affect acceleration.
I can create and analyze motion maps.
I can solve motion problems using the kinematics equations.
I can explain gravity's effect on free-falling objects of various size and shape.
I can explain the difference between linear and projectile motion.
I can solve projectile motion problems.
I can use a toy car to discover the relationship between position and time.
I can calculate average speed.
I can create and analyze position-time graphs.
I can explain the movement and velocity of objects by analyzing motion graphs.
I can create and analyze velocity-time graphs.
I can explain and calculate velocity.
I can explain and calculate acceleration.
I can identify variables that affect acceleration.
I can create and analyze motion maps.
I can solve motion problems using the kinematics equations.
I can explain gravity's effect on free-falling objects of various size and shape.
I can explain the difference between linear and projectile motion.
I can solve projectile motion problems.
Important Dates:
September 19 & 20: Buggy Cars Lab - Control
September 21 & 24: Buggy Cars Lab - Variables
October 8 & 9: Quiz - Motion Part 1
October 22 & 23: DIY Motion Graph Lab
October 30 & 31: Quiz - Motion Part 2
November 5 & 6: Unit 2A Test
November 9 & 12: Gravity Lab
November 19 & 20: Quiz - Motion Part 3
November 28 & 29: Unit 2B Test
September 21 & 24: Buggy Cars Lab - Variables
October 8 & 9: Quiz - Motion Part 1
October 22 & 23: DIY Motion Graph Lab
October 30 & 31: Quiz - Motion Part 2
November 5 & 6: Unit 2A Test
November 9 & 12: Gravity Lab
November 19 & 20: Quiz - Motion Part 3
November 28 & 29: Unit 2B Test
What we did in class:
September 17 & 18, 2012
Learning Objective: I can explain the difference between distance and displacement.
- Distance vs. Displacement Activity
- Distance vs. Displacement Worksheet
Learning Objective: I can explain the difference between distance and displacement.
- Distance vs. Displacement Activity
- Distance vs. Displacement Worksheet
September 19 & 20, 2012
- Inquiry Lab: Buggy Cars Day 1 - Getting the Control
- Inquiry Lab: Buggy Cars Day 1 - Getting the Control
September 21 & 24, 2012
- Buggy Car Lab Day 2: Experimenting with Variables
- Graphing Buggy Car Data (Graphing in Excel Directions)
- Buggy Car Lab Day 2: Experimenting with Variables
- Graphing Buggy Car Data (Graphing in Excel Directions)
September 25 & 26, 2012
- Buggy Car Lab Day 3: Discussion and Graph Interpretation
- Notes: Motion Part 1
- Average Speed Worksheet
- Buggy Car Lab Day 3: Discussion and Graph Interpretation
- Notes: Motion Part 1
- Average Speed Worksheet
October 1 & 2, 2012
- Motion Sensors 101
- Motion Sensors 101
October 3, 2012 - Speed Day
- ACT Practice Reading Test
- Motion Sensors 201: The Analysis (Part 2 Only)
- ACT Practice Reading Test
- Motion Sensors 201: The Analysis (Part 2 Only)
October 4 & 5, 2012
- Motion Sensors 201 (Parts 1, 3, 4)
* Videos for Part 1
- Motion Part 1 Review (Answer Key)
- Motion Sensors 201 (Parts 1, 3, 4)
* Videos for Part 1
- Motion Part 1 Review (Answer Key)
October 12 & 15, 2012
- Decommissioned ACT Practice Test
- Decommissioned ACT Practice Test
October 16 & 17, 2012
- Notes: Motion Part 3.5: Velocity-Time Graphs
- Motion Maps Reading & Practice
- Motion Graphs packet
- Notes: Motion Part 3.5: Velocity-Time Graphs
- Motion Maps Reading & Practice
- Motion Graphs packet
October 24 & 25, 2012*
- Multiple Representations of Motion activity
- Motion Maps Worksheet
* Please note that these two dates are interchangeable due to potential weather conditions.
- Multiple Representations of Motion activity
- Motion Maps Worksheet
* Please note that these two dates are interchangeable due to potential weather conditions.
October 30 & 31, 2012
- Quiz: Motion Part 2
- Notes: Motion Part 4: Acceleration
- Acceleration Worksheet
- Quiz: Motion Part 2
- Notes: Motion Part 4: Acceleration
- Acceleration Worksheet
November 1 & 2, 2012
- Unit 2A Review (Answer Key)
- Unit 2A Review (Answer Key)
November 5 & 6, 2012
- Unit 2A Test
- Unit 2A Test
November 7 & 8, 2012
- Notes: Motion Part 5: Kinematics
- Solving Kinematics Problems
- Kinematics Problems Worksheet
*Answers to Kinematics Problems and Kinematics Problems WS
Extra practice for those who need it: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1dkin/u1l6d.cfm
- Notes: Motion Part 5: Kinematics
- Solving Kinematics Problems
- Kinematics Problems Worksheet
*Answers to Kinematics Problems and Kinematics Problems WS
Extra practice for those who need it: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1dkin/u1l6d.cfm
November 9 & 12, 2012
- Check Kinematics problems
- Dropping the Ball Inquiry Lab (Data Studio Instructions)
- Check Kinematics problems
- Dropping the Ball Inquiry Lab (Data Studio Instructions)
November 15 & 16, 2012
- Notes: Motion Part 7: Projectile Motion (Check out the Mythbusters confirming the independence of vertical and horizontal motion of projectiles!)
- Projectile Motion problem set
- Quiz Review - Kinematics & Free Fall (Answer Key)
- Optional additional Kinematics Practice Problems
- Notes: Motion Part 7: Projectile Motion (Check out the Mythbusters confirming the independence of vertical and horizontal motion of projectiles!)
- Projectile Motion problem set
- Quiz Review - Kinematics & Free Fall (Answer Key)
- Optional additional Kinematics Practice Problems
November 19 & 20, 2012
- Quiz: 1-D Motion (Kinematics & Free Fall) HAVE QUIZ, NEED CALCULATOR...
- Projectile Motion Simulation (PhET - Projectile Motion Sim Link)
- Quiz: 1-D Motion (Kinematics & Free Fall) HAVE QUIZ, NEED CALCULATOR...
- Projectile Motion Simulation (PhET - Projectile Motion Sim Link)
November 28 & 29, 2012
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CALCULATOR TODAY!!!!
- Unit 2B Test
- DO-OVER Quiz: Kinematics & Free Fall (optional)
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CALCULATOR TODAY!!!!
- Unit 2B Test
- DO-OVER Quiz: Kinematics & Free Fall (optional)