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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: College Physics: Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity

For Students 11th - 12th
In this section of the textbook learn how to define and calculate flow rate. Also learn the differences and similarities between flow rate and fluid velocity. Section also relates flow rate to processes in the body like calculating flow...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Velocity

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Difference between velocity and speed, using vector arrows to represent velocity, objects that have different velocities and how to calculate average velocity.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Velocity?

For Students 9th - 10th
Velocity or speed? Instantaneous or average? Keep building your physics vocabulary.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Velocity vs. Time Graphs?

For Students 9th - 10th
How to analyze graphs that relate velocity and time to acceleration and displacement.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Speed

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of speed and its SI unit, instantaneous speed and how to calculate average speed and distance or time from speed.
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Unit Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Terminal Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
Researchers compare the terminal velocity of humans to peregrine falcons in hopes to increase top speeds in human extreme skydiving.
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Bullet Speed

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial takes a shot at explaining how circuits can be used to measure things beyond the capacity of human senses.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Oswego City School District: Speed and Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated tutorial illustrates distance and displacement to define speed and velocity.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Speed and Velocity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this investigation, middle schoolers will work in groups to design a model roller coaster, which will be used to clock the fastest speed for the rider (ball bearing/marble) The groups will build roller coaster models and modify and...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Motion: Speed of Automobiles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will determine the speed of a moving vehicle using a stopwatch and meter stick, then convert the measurement from meters/sec to miles/hr. After completing this activity, students should understand average...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Measuring the Speed of Go Carts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners will make go-carts and measure the velocity, then change one variable and see how the velocity changes. They will learn about the equation speed = distance divided by time and practice using it.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Velocity Vector in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A program that will randomly move an object from one location to another in three-dimensional space. You must determine the three components of the velocity vector that is created by this movement and also the speed of the object during...
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Interactive
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbit Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion and statement of an equation for orbital speed. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to investigate the relationship between orbital height and orbital speed. A very good opportunity to practice and receive...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Velocity and Acceleration Vectors to Interpret the Motion of a Car

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand that vectors have both magnitude and direction components as they investigate velocity and acceleration vectors.
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Website
Other

University of Alaska: Terminal Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Alaska physics professor site explaining the concept of terminal velocity. Uses the terminal velocities of humans and cats for comparison. Site contains an interesting graph of the percent fatalities versus stories fallen.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Distance, Time and Speed Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
This game is designed to help students mentally figure out distances, speeds or time for objects moving at constant speed. A video will help with use of the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWhvhO6pXo&feature=youtu.be
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Acceleration vs. Constant Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the animation of the three cars. Use the animation to answer three questions about their acceleration and velocity.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Finding Velocity in a Ground Soccer Kick

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must determine where a soccer ball will land based on the speed with which it is kicked. Students will also need to find the time in the air and the maximum height obtained by the projectile. This problem does not take place on...
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Website
Other

Easyphysics: Chapter 2 Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Acceleration and Velocity Through Walking Using Paces and Excel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This has been used for the physics portion of a ninth grade physical science course. This lab experience is designed to give students a conceptual sense of the relationship between one-dimensional distance, velocity and acceleration.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Graph Predictions for Position, Velocity and Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners interactively create predictions of position, velocity, and acceleration graphs using java applets. The applets automatically classify student answers, so instructors can create graphs of student predictions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Speed

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Outlines how to calculate the speed of a moving object.
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Activity
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Sonar Velocity Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must find out the speed of a torpedo based on readings from a sonar display.
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Activity
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Relative Speed Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the relative velocity between two objects moving along the Delaware River.

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