Motion, Speed and Acceleration |
Pace: 13 class periods
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Big IdeaStudents who demonstrate understanding can:
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StandardsNGSS: Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A: Forces and Motion
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4 Pretest
3 Pretest and Student DifferentiationIf you score a 90% or above on this pretest on your first attempt you will not need to complete any of the practice for this unit and an accelerated assignment will be provided. The pretest is not open internet or buddy or book. This pretest will be timed and may only be completed in class.
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26 February
#5 What is Motion? Relative and Non Relative Motion
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26 February
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26 February
#7 Distance, Time, Speed Practice Problems

Distance, Time and Speed Practice Problems (problems #1-11)
- Use your #5 Cornell Notes and # 6 EDpuzzle to help.
- Complete 3 practice problems as a class.
- Complete practice.

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27 February
#8 Force Practice
#8A Forces Worksheet A (pp. 1-2)
#8B Forces Worksheet A (pp. 3-4)
#8C Forces Worksheet A (pp. 5-6)
#8D Forces Worksheet A (pp. 7-8)
#8B Forces Worksheet A (pp. 3-4)
#8C Forces Worksheet A (pp. 5-6)
#8D Forces Worksheet A (pp. 7-8)
- Complete the Forces practice pages with your class and table partner.
- Check in with you teacher to assess for mastery before starting the next page.

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27 February
#9 3.1 Position and Velocity Cornell Notes (book pp 54-58 (in class or digital))
#10 3.1 Mastery Check on PAPER
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Use the terms to define the classroom text and the Powerpoint notes to complete Cornell Notes for this section. Include diagrams and examples when possible. Terms to define and explain in Cornell Notes: -postion -origin -vector -velocity -axis -coordinates |
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#10 3.1 Position and Velocity Mastery Check USE YOUR BOOK section 3.1 (pg 59)
Complete #1-3 and #7 on a separate sheet of paper as your mastery check. Remember to find velocity (speed with direction) use the formula S=D/T TURN IT INTO THE BOX WHEN COMPLETE |
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2 March
#11 3.2 Graphs of Motion Cornell Notes (pp 60-65 in book or digital)
#11MC 3.2 Mastery Check (pg 66)
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Use the terms to define the classroom text and the Powerpoint notes to complete Cornell Notes for this section. Include diagrams and examples when possible. Terms to define and explain in Cornell Notes: -position vs time graph -Speed vs Time Graph -graph -independent variable -dependent variable |
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2-5 March
#12 EDpuzzle: Position Time Graph (Displacement vs Distance)
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#12 EDpuzzle: Position Time Graph (Displacement vs Distance)
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6 March
#15 Binder Check Rubric
#16 EDpuzzle: Velocity-Time Graph
#15 Binder Check
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BEFORE you complete the labs below review this about TICKER TAPES so the interactive labs make more sense.
#13 Name that Motion Activity CLICK HERE (you might need to use Safari to run this)
1. Use the activity sheet in class to explore the velocity of the car.
2. When the car moves to the right it is moving positively and the left is negative.
3. Keep track of the number of your trials and report them when completed and submit your data sheet for a grade.
4. You may work on your own or in pairs.
THIS LINK will work on all devices but is a lower quality.
#14 Graph That Motion Activity CLICK HERE (you might need to use Safari to run this)
1. Use the activity sheet in class to explore the velocity of the car.
2. You need to know that when the car moves to the right it is moving positively and the left is negative.
3. Keep track of the number of your trials and report them when completed and submit your data sheet for a grade.
4. You may work on your own or in pairs.
THIS LINK will work on all devices but is a lower quality.
#13 Name that Motion Activity CLICK HERE (you might need to use Safari to run this)
1. Use the activity sheet in class to explore the velocity of the car.
2. When the car moves to the right it is moving positively and the left is negative.
3. Keep track of the number of your trials and report them when completed and submit your data sheet for a grade.
4. You may work on your own or in pairs.
THIS LINK will work on all devices but is a lower quality.
#14 Graph That Motion Activity CLICK HERE (you might need to use Safari to run this)
1. Use the activity sheet in class to explore the velocity of the car.
2. You need to know that when the car moves to the right it is moving positively and the left is negative.
3. Keep track of the number of your trials and report them when completed and submit your data sheet for a grade.
4. You may work on your own or in pairs.
THIS LINK will work on all devices but is a lower quality.
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8 March
#17 EDpuzzle: Average Speed Video Cornell Notes
#18 Race Car Lab
REVIEW HERE
#17 EDpuzzle: Average Speed Video Cornell Notes
Complete the EDpuzzle and turn in your Cornell Notes when completed. REVIEW HERE Before starting the average speed lab, review the process for calculating in your notes. #18 RACE CAR LAB
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12 March
#19 3.3 Acceleration Cornell Notes (pgs 67-72)
3.3 Acceleration Cornell Notes (pgs 67-72)
Use the terms to define the classroom text and the Powerpoint notes to complete Cornell Notes for this section. Include diagrams and examples when possible.
Use the terms to define the classroom text and the Powerpoint notes to complete Cornell Notes for this section. Include diagrams and examples when possible.
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Terms to know:
-Acceleration -Speed -Deceleration -Free Fall -Acceleration due to Gravity -vector -projectile |
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12 March
#20 EDpuzzle: Acceleration Formula Cornell Notes
Acceleration Formula Video Cornell Notes
Complete the EDpuzzle and turn in your Cornell Notes when completed.
Complete the EDpuzzle and turn in your Cornell Notes when completed.
13 March
#21 Formula Challenge
REVIEW
Before starting the acceleration lab, review the process for calculating in your notes or here. #20 Formula Challenge Complete the practice in class. |
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13-14 March
#22 CSI LAB
#23 Bungee Jumper Video Reflection
Acceleration REVIEW
REVIEW
Before starting the acceleration lab, review the process for calculating in your notes or here. Paper copies provided in class. #22 CSI LAB Complete the practice in class. #23 Bungee Jumper Video Reflection Review the following "A Bungee Jumper's Max Acceleration" video as a class and complete a 3-5 sentence video reflection WITH at least ONE diagram describing the main idea. ![]()
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A Bungee Jumper's Max Acceleration? |
14 March
#24 Unit Mastery Check: Force, Speed and Acceleration
Unit Mastery Check: Force, Speed and Acceleration in GCR
- Complete the mastery check in Google Classroom using your binder and classroom website.
- This mastery check in not open internet or buddy.
Deep Dive for additional credit
Complete the practice sheet found HERE for Extra Credit using the simulation below.

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