Describing Motion: Speed, Velocity, & Acceleration Interactive Simulation | Physical Science | Grades 6–8
Describing Motion: Speed, Velocity, & Acceleration Interactive Simulation | Physical Science | Grades 6–8
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This Interactive Simulation has grades 6–8 Middle School Physical Science students run a hands-on classroom model of Describing Motion: Speed, Velocity, & Acceleration.
Driving question: "How do changes in ramp height and cart mass affect speed, acceleration, and kinetic energy?" Objective: Investigate how releasing a laboratory cart from varying ramp heights affects its final speed and kinetic energy transfer.
What's inside: objective and background, a materials list (1.2-meter grooved aluminum ramp; Laboratory dynamic cart with…; Digital photogate timer system or…; Metric meter stick with millimeter…), an 8-step protocol, a data table, 4 analysis questions, and teacher notes.
Resource type: Interactive Simulation (.docx). Format: editable Microsoft Word lab handout with approximately 650 words (~4 pages).
Classroom use: a team investigation in a Middle School Physical Science course. Grades 6–8.
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