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Vectors
Represent motion with arrows and call them vectors! The lesson is a presentation that models the mathematics involved when determining a resultant vector. It addrssses motions that are parallel, perpendicular, and a combination of both.
PHET
Pre- and post-assessment (High School)
Need to gauge your pupils' understanding before the lesson plan begins? A base assessment includes short answer and drawings to determine pupil knowledge. Advanced assessment covers vector addition.
NASA
Space Vectors
How do you determine the position coordinates of objects in space? Using the provided worksheet, class members determine the location of the space shuttle based upon its spherical coordinates from the Dryden Flight Research Center.
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Vector Lab
Here is a math lab that helps young mathematicians understand the real-life meaning for vector addition. By building a model using spring scales and washers as weight, and then calculating the vector addition using two different methods,...
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Review of Vectors
In this physics worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on vector addition. They calculate displacement and resultant vectors.
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Vectors
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders find the sum of a pair of vectors. The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included.
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Multivariable Calculus: Introduction to Vectors
In this vector worksheet, students find the length of vectors and the distance between two points. This two-page worksheet contains examples, definitions, and explanations, as well as two problems.
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Hang Time
Students simulate the motion of a fly ball with different winds. They use a partner to provide the simulated wind. Students draw a baseball diamond and the field on a piece of paper. They drag the pen across the paper to show the path of...
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Waterskiing in Circles
Students discuss and give examples of Newton's three laws. They then answer questions in reference to Newton's three laws. One example of the questions that students answer is: A water-skier typically uses a 75 foot tow rope. The skier...
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Vectors in Relative Velocities Problem Set
Students, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of vector addition and the text by applying them to the determination of vector components and relative velocities.