Lesson Plan

Parabolas in Flight

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Students utilize a trajectory formula in order to discover the physics of a thrown ball.  In this physics lesson, students videotape the trajectory of a thrown ball or basketball shot and analyze the action by breaking the video down into formulas.  Students verify the height of the object using the background and discover the speed and distance of the balls trajectory.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
Video
Usage Permissions
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