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Find heights by measuring time. Teams collect data to determine the height that a tennis ball is thrown. Classmates measure the height of the initial release of the ball and how long it stays aloft. Using a projectile motion equation, pupils calculate the initial velocity and the maximum height of the ball.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on whether the graph is the plot of the balls' trajectory
- Find a projectile motion calculator online and confirm the heights
Classroom Considerations
- Requires going outside or into a place with a high ceiling
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- Provides suggestions for possible accommodations
- Includes a benchmark paper
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- None