Map the velocity of a thrown football using physics! Learners study vector addition using a football scenario. Two vectors model the movement of the receiver and quarterback while the resulting vector describes the velocity of the football. 

Concepts

vectors, addition vectors, velocity, speed

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video as an introduction to the parallelogram method of adding vectors

Classroom Considerations

• To use the included lesson plan, pupils require laptops with Internet access
• Expects a basic understanding of the game of football
• The video is the eighth lesson in a 10-part video series

Pros

• Provides ideas for extension and differentiation
• Uses NFL football players to model the concepts

Cons

• None