Distance and Displacement.

  • In this lesson students, will be able to identify frames of reference and describe how they are used to measure motion.
  • Identify appropriate SI units for measuring distances.
  • Distinguish between distance and displacement.
  • Calculate displacement using vector addition.
Resource ID#: 50689 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Graphing Calculators, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Probes for Data Collection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Frame of Reference, Distance, Displacement.
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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