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Subject Area
Science: Physical Science: Newton's Laws
Science: Physics: Dynamics
Level
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Other Materials
  • Meter stick
  • Masking tape
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection

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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.

Subject Area
Science: Physical Science: Newton's Laws
Science: Physics: Dynamics
Level
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Other Materials
  • Meter stick
  • Masking tape
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
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