Interactive

Irwin and Ruthie

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Learners compare acceleration to displacement through an interactive tutorial that permits them to adjust the running strategy of two robots and watch them race. A graph displays the robot's velocity over time and another shows their position as they run to the finish line!

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Instructional Ideas
  • Choose a Challenge Me question as an exit ticket to check for understanding
  • After completing the simulation, have pupils view a velocity graph and try to create the motion
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the lesson
Pros
  • Allows teachers to submit additional questions to use with the activity through Community Contributions, making it more personalized
  • Provides a tutorial video to explain the concepts in the simulation
Cons
  • None