1-D Kinematics Motion Maps   

Emily Habbert, Daniel DuBrow, Shruti Researcher
Physics
2-4 class periods
Regular introductory high school physics
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Overview

Students will have use a simulation that draws motion maps of constant velocity and accelerated motion, in order to better understand those basic types of motion.  They will also be able to perform a "graph-matching" exercise via a NetTango simulation.

Underlying Lessons

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Physical Science
    • [HS-PS2] Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Data Practices
    • Collecting Data
    • Creating Data
    • Visualizing Data
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Using Computational Models to Find and Test Solutions
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
  •   Computational Problem Solving Practices
    • Troubleshooting and Debugging

Credits

Daniel DuBrow & Emily Habbert

Acknowledgement

1-D Kinematics Simulation: Neil Schmidgall, Daniel DuBrow, Jacob Kelter, Connor Bain

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