Unit Plan

It’s All Relative

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Are the people on the other side of the world standing upside down? Pupils discuss the relationship between movement and position words. The unit explores the concept of reference points through animation, modeling, photography, and more. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • During the exploration portion, show examples of stop gap animation and allow students to create their own
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires prior knowledge of mass, speed, direction, and graph interpretation
  • Relies heavily on a SmartBoard or the ability to project the Internet large enough for everyone to see
Pros
  • Includes a couple of ideas for both extending and intervening depending on pupil knowledge
  • Offers great detail on the teacher reference page 
Cons
  • None