Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Create a graph of a runner's position versus time and watch the runner run a 40-yard dash based on the graph you made. Notice the connection between the slope of the line and the velocity of the runner. Add a second runner (a second graph) and connect real-world meaning to the intersection of two graphs. Also experiment with a graph of velocity versus time for the runners, and also distance traveled versus time.
Launch GizmoDistance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
Create a graph of a runner's position versus time and watch the runner run a 40-yard dash based on the graph you made. Notice the connection between the slope of the line and the velocity of the runner. Add a second runner (a second graph) and connect real-world meaning to the intersection of two graphs. Also experiment with a graph of velocity versus time for the runners, and also distance traveled versus time.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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Algebra I, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Pre-Algebra
Student Worksheet for Interpreting Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs
In this worksheet, students, using supplied screen shots from Distance-Time and Velocity-Time Graphs Gizm... (more)o, are asked to make and support claims concerning runners' motions, positions and velocities during 3 races. Students are asked to calculate velocities. A sample answer sheet is supplied.
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Algebra I, Algebra I, General/Consumer Math, Geometry, Geometry, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Statistics
Matching Velocity to a Runner's Motion work sheet
In this worksheet, students are asked to match a distance-time graph with a velocity graph of the same ra... (more)ce, make a claim about their choice, and fully support that claim. Teacher answer sheet included.
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Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science, Middle School Physical Science, Physics
User Recommendations (3):
Nicely reinforces speed, time and distance graphing with visual interactive displays.
Recommended for: Middle School Physical ScienceGizmo User from Florida
The toggle between distance vs time and velocity vs time graph was a great visual aid.
Recommended for: Middle School Physical ScienceGizmo User from Louisiana
Highly interactive with so many features
Recommended for: Algebra I, Algebra IIGizmo User from New Jersey