Physics with Technology - Unit 3: Basic Motion
General ScheduleDay 1 - Position and Time
Day 2 - Basic Motion Day 3 - Change in Velocity and Acceleration Day 4 - Motion Maps Day 5 - Average Velocity and Displacement Day 6 - Advanced Displacement Day 7 - Position and Velocity graph Interpretation Day 8 - Motion Graph Interpretation |
Unit 3 Learning Objectives
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Day 10 - Test
November 3, 2016 In Class:
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Things due Sunday 11-6
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unit_3_study_session.pdf | |
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Day 9 - Motion Graphs & Wrap up
November 1, 2016 Topics and Objectives:
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Day 8 - Stories and Graphs
October 28, 2016 Topics and Objectives:
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Day 7 - Graph Lab
October 26, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
October 26, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Interpret and create position vs. time graphs as well as velocity vs. time graphs.
- Interpret and draw motion graphs
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Check homework on page 10
- Graph Lab
Assignments:
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates
- Complete graph lab
Day 6 - Calculating Displacement if the Velocity Changes
October 19, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
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Assignments:
October 19, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Calculate the displacement when given a velocity vs. time graph
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Grade Paper in class (Due Today)
- Questions on Motion Maps?
- Check Motion Map Lab
- Displacement with changing velocity Notes (pg 9)
- Practice Pg 10
Assignments:
- Complete Practice problems on page 10
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates

4.0_calculating_displacement.pptx | |
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Day 5 - Motion Maps
October 17, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
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Assignments:
October 17, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Use motion maps to understand motion
- Use computer software to analyze a real world motion map
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Questions on Acceleration? (pg 5)
- Motion Maps Notes and Practice (pg 6-8 of yellow packet)
- Motion Map Lab online tinyurl.com/motionmaplab
- Sample Data in Picture below
Assignments:
- Complete Practice problems on page 7
- Complete Motion Map Lab (top of page 8)
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates
- Print Paper!!
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Day 4 - Acceleration or Changing Velocity
October 13, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
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Assignments:
October 13, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Understand how change in velocity relates to acceleration
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Questions on Velocity? (pg 4)
- Acceleration Notes and Practice Problems (pg 5 of yellow packet)
Assignments:
- Complete Practice problems on page 5
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates

2.0_changing_x___v.pptx | |
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Day 3 - Velocity or Changing Position
October 11, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
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Assignments:
October 11, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Understand how change in position relates to velocity.
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Check Meal Worm Lab
- Velocity Notes and Practice Problems (pg 4 of yellow packet)
Assignments:
- Complete Practice problems on page 4
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates

changing_x___v.pptx | |
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2.0_position_time_math.pdf | |
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Day 2 - Basic Motion
October 7, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
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October 7, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Understand the difference between distance and displacement and how they affect speed and velocity.
- Determine the average speed and average velocity of a mealworm.
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Check Blinky Car Lab
- Spooky Spider Analogy
- Distance versus Displacement Notes
- Mighty Meal Worm Lab
Assignments:
- Complete Meal Worm Lab
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates

basic_motion.pptx | |
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Day 1 - Position and Time
October 5, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
In Class:
Assignments:
October 5, 2016
Topics and Objectives:
- Determine the relationship between position and time for two toy cars.
- Understand how velocity can be used to make a conversion.
In Class:
- Physics in the News
- Correct Tests
- Blinky Car Lab
- Position Versus Time Notes
Assignments:
- Complete Blinky Car Lab by Friday
- Complete all online Homework by specific Due Dates