How can we use vectors to determine a person's position when traveling? The simulation offers guided practice at determining the coordinates and the distance between coordinates on a map grid. It reinforces the importance of positive versus negative movement and vector addition.

Concepts

displacement, magnitude, vectors, addition vectors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Connect the simulation to maps, grids, and latitude/longitude

Classroom Considerations

• Participants need a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
• Assumes prior knowledge of a grid-and-coordinate system

Pros

• Scholars must type in the correct answers as they progress through the simulation in order to continue
• Connects science and math for a great cross-curricular activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-VM.A.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4