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Motion in a Straight Line Instructional VideoMotion in a Straight Line Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:40
Audiences
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Year
2016
Instructional Video

Motion in a Straight Line

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What is motion and why does it often follow a straight line? Share the video with your class so they understand the answers to this question and others. Pupils participate in discussions on displacement, acceleration, time, velocity and acceleration. They work practice problems and learn complex concepts in a short amount of time while discussing their results to ensure understanding.

 

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Concepts

motion, speed, velocity, acceleration

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Find additional video segments related to this topic to use as a supplement after showing the video
  • Provide additional problems to practice with your class and work the problems in front of the whole class step by step to ensure thorough understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide a calculator for each individual to complete the problems
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Easy-to-understand video segment explains complex material in a short amount of time
  • The creator of the video engages pupils fairly quickly with relatable subjects that offer a chance to instill the concepts while keeping their attention during the complete time

Cons

  • None

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