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Grade 8, Science Std 8.1: Identify and calculate the elements of motion. • Calculating average speed given the correct formula • Interpreting distance-time graphs • Determining resultant velocity • Stating SI units for speed, acceleration, velocity • Identifying types of friction • Calculating net force • Comparing and contrasting balanced and unbalanced forces • Calculating acceleration given the correct formula • Differentiating weight and mass • Stating the rate of acceleration for earth • Describing the components of projectile motion

Lesson Plans: The Change of Velocity Measure acceleration. Acceleration of a Cart Analyze the motion of an accelerating cart. Straight Line Motion in Two Parts Students will observe both constant and accelerated (changing) motion. They should be able to calculate speed from distance and time measurements. They will graph distance vs. time for each motion and observe that the two motions look different when graphed. Lewis & Clark in Columbia River Country Students will embark on a journey of the mind as they use measurements and calculations from a path at their school to compare with data from the path of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. What Makes for a Good Ride at the Fair or Amusement Park? Motion unit utilizing probeware Ship Movement-Gulf Stream Voyage Students will calculate the resultant velocity of a ship in the Gulf Stream current. Rules of Forces and Motion Students will experiment with the effects of mass and friction on speed and motion. Projectile Motion to the Rescue Students will investigate the flight path of a projectile launched via catapult.

Resources: Physics Index Close to 200 resources from SMILE The Labs The Physics Classroom
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