An Inquiry Approach to Kinematics
by Jeff Steinert
This hands-on lesson uses a Modeling Instruction approach to experimental design and analysis leading students to develop the graphical and mathematical relationships for accelerated motion, or kinematics. Variety of resources are included!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UJZVUnWP36LkH3_q940c4xBeqmnwfWzQ/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Expressions and Equations (EE) Reasoning with Functions and Relations (RFR) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)
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