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This Kinematics: The Gravity Lab lesson plan also includes:
- Kinematics: The Gravity Lab Student Version
- Kinematics: The Gravity Lab Student Advanced Version
- Kinematics: The Gravity Lab Teacher Version (Grade level: 4 – 7)
- Kinematics: The Gravity Lab Teacher Advanced Version (Grade Level: 8 – 12)
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Falling objects can be brutal if you don't protect your noodle! Scholars explore the motion of falling objects through measuring short intervals to determine if the distance traveled varies with time. Building off of this, scholars determine the magnitude of gravitational acceleration. Finally, they determine if heavy or light objects fall faster.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why software is used rather than a stopwatch
Classroom Considerations
- Basic lesson requires calculator skills while the advanced lesson assumes knowledge of algebra
- Must install Audacity on one computer for every two to three students; the advanced lesson additionally relies on Excel
Pros
- Includes a basic lesson as well as a more advanced lesson for varying ages and ability levels
- Provides an introductory lecture that can be read as is and highlights the related vocabulary
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- None