Instructional Video

Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs

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It's story time! Show your class how to use a distance-time graph to tell a story. They learn to draw and analyze a graph using distance and time data. The story then continues to compare velocity and time. 

49 Views 26 Downloads NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a motion detector to graph distance versus time of a moving object and analyze the results
  • Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework and use class time to draw and analyze graphs
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a proficiency with graphing and interpreting graphical data
  • The 18th lesson in a series of 49 videos
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses a variety of graphs to highlight different aspects of them
  • Includes interesting animations and videos to enhance the explanation and hold pupils' attention
Cons
  • None
NGSS