Project Maths
Introduction to Calculus
Don't let your class's heart rates rise as you introduce them to differentiation ... an inquiry-based lesson helps them keep it in check! The second lesson in a three-part series asks learners to analyze the rate of change of different...
CK-12 Foundation
Higher Order Derivatives—Acceleration and Jerk
Accelerate your class through finding the second derivative. Using a bank of equations, pupils determine the equations for distance, velocity, and acceleration and their associated function notations. With the equations, learners answer...
CK-12 Foundation
Relative Velocity Simulation
If your pupils think relative velocity is the velocity at which you can run away from your relatives, they need this simulation. Two bikers want to meet at a specific time. Scholars alter the velocity of one rider to arrange the...
CK-12 Foundation
Irwin and Ruthie
Learners compare acceleration to displacement through an interactive tutorial that permits them to adjust the running strategy of two robots and watch them race. A graph displays the robot's velocity over time and another shows their...
CK-12 Foundation
Butterfly Stroke
Swimmers improve their times by understanding the physics of their sport. As a swimmer moves through the water, the efficiency of motion affects the resulting velocity. Through an interactive simulation, pupils change the level of motion...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Trigonometric Functions
Create trigonometric functions from circles. The first lesson of the module begins by finding coordinates along a circular path created by a Ferris Wheel. As the lessons progress, pupils graph trigonometric functions and relate them to...
Curated OER
Lesson #20 Rates of Change and Velocity
Students investigate speed. In this rate of change lesson, students complete a rate/time/distance table to determine the average m.p.h. of a given trip. They listen and follow along with the lecture and examples to determine the average...
Curated OER
Unit III: 3
In this unit III: 3 worksheet, students describe motion in words and graph drawings. Students calculate the instantaneous velocity and average velocity. Students also graph the displacement of the object in the word problems.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Time, Velocity and Speed
In the following interactive module, students will begin to explain the relationships between instantaneous velocity, average velocity, instantaneous speed, average speed, displacement, and time. They will calculate velocity and speed...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Average Speed, Velocity, and Instantaneous Velocity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand how to apply proper calculations to determine speed and velocity and clarify the meaning of instantaneous velocity.
Other
Easyphysics: Chapter 2 Velocity
Learners investigate velocity. Some topics examined are average velocity, distance, and displacement. The resource includes example problems with solutions, interactive graphs, and a chapter quiz.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Quotient Rule and Higher Derivatives
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the lesson students study the derivatives of rational functions and higher derivatives of polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Acceleration [Pdf]
Use this printable physics activity which allows learners to practice problems describing motion using acceleration.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Instantaneous Velocity: Meaning, Formulas, Examples
Explains what is meant by instantaneous velocity and the formula used to calculate it. Provides sample problems with solutions.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Graphing Motion Problem Level 4
Find out the instantaneous velocity based on a position vs. time graph.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Graphing Motion Problem Level 5
Find out the acceleration of an object from a position vs. time graph by finding the instantaneous velocity at two different points.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Glossary for Kinematics
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in AP Physics: Chapter 2: Kinematics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Centripetal Acceleration?
Learn what centripetal acceleration means and how to calculate it. Included are two example problems with solutions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Instantaneous Velocity: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the concept of instantaneous velocity without the use of calculus. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Instantaneous Velocity."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice Calculating Instantaneous Velocity: Lesson 1
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating the instantaneous speed and velocity of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice Calculating Instantaneous Velocity."
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration [Pdf]
Students examine the graphs of the position, velocity, and acceleration functions of a particle. The example is available in PDF format.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Speed and Velocity
What is speed? What is velocity? Illustrated discussion of speed and velocity including how they are measured.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center: Velocity
A quick overview, from Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University, about velocity, both average and instantaneous.