Curated OER
Which Way?
Middle schoolers explore distance-time plots. In this algebra lesson plan, they will investigate how different types of motion affect the distance-time plot.
Curated OER
Alternative Energy Part II - Lesson Eight of Eight - Energy Conversion and Propulsion
Young scholars investigate the results of different propulsion methods. In this propulsion lesson, students measure the distance a test toy car goes using different types of propulsion. They record the distances in data tables before...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Distance vs. Time to School
This is a linear activity where the teacher and/or students collect data about the distance they live from school and how long it takes to get to school. This is a modeling activity where time is the dependent variable.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Match the Graph
In this activity, students walk in front of a calculator-based ranger CBR and try to match a distance-time graph. They examine the rate of change, and analyze and interpret the graph of a function.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: How Far Did You Walk?
In this activity, students will find the distance traveled when the velocity is constant by examining the area under the Velocity-Time graph and applying the formula d = r * t. They will also find the distance traveled for motion when...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Seeing in the Dark
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students try to emulate a time vs. distance graph on their graphing calculator using the CBR2. Next, the CBR2 is "swept" across an area in which three students are standing to...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Distance Time Graphs
CBR and Graphing Calculators allow a conceptual understanding of distance-time graphs.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Distance, Rate, and Time
This video lesson describes the relationship between distance, rate, and time. The tutorial provides detailed examples using the formula.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Lengthy Journeys: Olympic Torch Relay
Can you plan routes for the Olympic Torch to visit these cities? How far will it travel? How long will it take? This activity gives children the opportunity to calculate using distance and time and is aimed at Key Stage 2 primary school...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Starters
How do you compare to these results from Olympic Games in the past if you try similar running and jumping activities? This activity uses the history of the Olympic Games to introduce ideas about measuring time and distances in standard...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Categorizing Run Time Efficiency
Understanding the run efficiency time of algorithms and why timing is important.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring an Algorithm's Efficiency
Discusses how to measure the efficiency of an algorithm.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Verifying an Algorithm
The use of formal reasoning to determine if an algorithm is correct.
Other
Nearpod: Distance Time Graphs
In this lesson on distance-time graphs, students will understand graphing by analyzing distance-time graphs.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Long Is a Light Year?
This lesson helps students to demonstrate the ability to use a light year as a standard of measurement to calculate time and distance from the earth. They will also solve problems based on light years.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Motion: Changing Speeds
[Free Registration/Login Required] Drag the red dot to draw a position-time graph for a sprinter with changing speeds.