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Activity Overview

In this activity, students move in a specific way in front of the motion detector to create motion plots that match a given Distance versus Time plot. They make connections between types of movements and characteristics of Distance-Time graphs. They learn to change the shape of the plot by adjusting the starting point, speed, and the direction of motion.

Before the Activity

  • Connect the CBR™ to the calculator using the link cable
  • Run the Ranger program on the calculator
  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 5 - 8 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to your class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Measure 1-m intervals from a wall, marking each interval on the floor with masking tape for a total distance of 4 m
  • Analyse how you need to move in order to match the pre-generated DIST MATCH graph
  • Start moving and examine the distance versus time graph on the calculator
  • Compare this graph with the pre-generated graph

    		After the Activity

    		Students' will collect data and analyze the results.

    Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary


    • See Activity #2057for additional follow-up.

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    Subject Area:
    Science : Physics : Dynamics
    Science : Physical Science : Newton's Laws

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

    Apps:
    TI-CBL™/CBR™ App

    Software:
    TI Connect™

    Accessories:
    CBR™/CBR 2™, TI Connectivity Cable, TI-GRAPH LINK™ Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

    Other:
    This is Activity 2 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Math and Science in Motion: Activities for Middle School.

    The following materals are required for this activity:

  • Meter stick
  • Masking tape


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