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In this instructional activity, young scholars, Analyze the relationship between velocity and acceleration * Calculate an object's average acceleration * Collect data and interpret it* Create and analyze a graph showing acceleration.Students also work in pairs to calculate an object's acceleration. We will watch a clip from the movie. Pay close attention to what is happening in the scene. Write down your observations.

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velocity

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accelaration, drag racing, velocity, math
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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