Assessment

Spinning an Old Record

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Spinning an Old Record assessment also includes:

Take a trip back in time to examine angular velocity. Using the revolutions per minute, learners calculate the speed of a point on a 33 record. They compare the speed of a point on the edge of the record to the speed of a point closer to the center and use the comparison to make a general statement.

6 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate as a lesson opener when discussing linear and angular velocity
  • Use dimensional analysis to assist with calculations
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on an understanding of circumference and similar circles
Pros
  • Provides the activity in an editable document
  • Uses humor to introduce the task
Cons
  • None
Common Core