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How much distance should you keep between your car and the one in front of you? Did you think of an answer in terms of time when the question clearly stated distance? The lesson covers the relationship between distance, time, and speed. Scholars predict, experiment, and report on their findings related to the distance formula.
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Instructional Ideas
- Coordinate this lesson with driver's education for a cross-curricular connection
- Investigate if height is related to walking speed
Classroom Considerations
- If the recommended equipment isn't available, try using a digital camera set to take multiple photos at an even rate of speed
- The second in a series of nine lessons
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- Includes 10 homework questions
- Provides an idea of how to extend the lesson
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