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Velocity, Position, Distance
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus lesson, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Looking Back in Time
Students explore how astronauts might measure distances in space. In this timeline lesson students create a timeline and then demonstrate the concept "distance in space equals distance in time."
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Distance (Answer to March 30, 1988 Problem)
For this distance worksheet, learners read a story problem and write an equation to fit the situation. Students determine the distance between two signs based upon the speed of a car. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The...
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Going to Work Problem
In this work problem, students determine the distance between two points when given the time and rate traveled. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Road Trip to Pennsylvania
For this road trip problem, students examine information about road trip and determine the constant rate necessary to travel a predetermined distance. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Ten Multiple Choice Length Problems
In this distance activity, students calculate the lengths of sides and diagonals of figures. Students also compute lengths in shadow problems. The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" tab at the bottom of the page.
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Calculating Speed
Fourth graders complete an experiment on calculating speed. In this speed calculation lesson plan students complete an activity in which they have dominoes fall as slow as possible.
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Designed to Scale
Seventh graders study ratios, scale and distances according to a three dimensional model. In this exploratory lesson students create their own constellation and prepare an oral presentation that describes their model.
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Sled Kites and Trigonometry
Students study the history of kites and their fundamental properties. In this kites instructional activity students divide into teams and build and fly kites.
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Measurement
Students study the metric system and examine other ways to measure. In this measurement lesson students complete activities that help them to better understand the measuring system.
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Inequality as Distance
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders calculate the distance between two points using inclusive and exclusive values. They graph their results on a number line. An answer is provided.
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Twelve Distance, Rate, Time Word Problems
In this word problem learning exercise, students solve twelve various distance, rate, time word problems. The solutions are provided.
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Twelve Average Speed/Rate Word Problems
For this word problem worksheet, learners solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate. The solutions are provided.
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Travel Time and Distance 2
In this travel time and distance worksheet, students complete word problems dealing with travel time and distance with one and two digit numbers. Students complete 5 word problems.
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Straight Line Motion with a Stomper
Learners explore average speed, and graph distances and time. In this speed and velocity lesson students complete a lab then calculate distances, acceleration and velocity and graph the data.
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Balloon Powered Race Cars
Students examine Newton's Law of Motion and use the formula to calculate speed. In this laws of motion lesson students create a balloon powered car and calculate its speed and distance.
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Variation
In this variation worksheet, students interpret and organize data. They find the distance between points. Students use ratios to determine volume This six-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems. Answers are provided on the...
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Distance and Rate
In this distance and rate worksheet, students determine the length of time it takes to average a given miles per hour. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Winchester Transit Problem
In this transit problem worksheet, students read clues about bus stops and their routes. They determine the time between stops and the shortest path possible. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided.
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Carrie the Camel
In this Carrie the camel worksheet, students determine the number of bananas the camel can carry over a specified period of time, ar distinctive rate, and under given circumstances. This one-page worksheet contains 1 word problem. ...
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Describing Motion-Speed
Students study speed and learn how to calculate it. In this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows them how to calculate speed then they fill out a worksheet.
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Dulles to Denver
In this Dulles to Denver worksheet, students determine the airspeed of an airplane. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Propellers, Forces and Energy
Students construct a model airplane, measure distance, and calculate velocity. In this creative instructional activity students work in groups to build a model and use it to calculate distances and velocity.
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National Parks Tour
In this national parks tour worksheet, students explore possible routes to reach a designated location. Students determine the trip with the shortest driving time. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. Answers are provided at...