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Walk the Line
 


Activity Overview

In this activity, students' will create constant-speed motion plots and develop linear equations to describe them mathematically.

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 29-32 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:
  • Place the CBR on a table and stand 0.5 m away from it
  • Walk away from the CBR at a slow and steady pace
  • Examine the distance versus time graph
  • Record the coordinates and calculate the slope and the starting y- intercept
  • Perform a linear regression and compare the slope and the intercept values

    		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

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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:
     

    Software:
    TI Connect™

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

    Other:
    This is Activity 7 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Math and Science in Motion: Activities for Middle School.

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