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Torque in Daily Life |
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Science,Physical Science,Physics |
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Introduces students to the concept of torque through a short NBC Learn video on the science of the NFL, demonstrations, and a lab activity. Students learn how to calculate torque. Students also learn how torque is used in simple machines, everyday life, and in sports.
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Newton's 3rd Law, Force Pairs |
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Science,Physical Science, Physics |
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5,6,7,8 |
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Introduces students to Newton’s 3rd Law. Focuses on misconceptions regarding action and reaction pairs, and emphasizes that force pairs occur simultaneously.
This lesson plan is designed to be used with the NBC Learn Science of NFL Football video Newton's Third Law of Motion.
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Punting and Projectile Motion |
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Science,Physical Science, Physics |
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Grade: |
5,6,7,8 |
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After a short intro activity in which students throw various objects into buckets, the class will watch “Science of NFL Football – Projectile Motion and Parabolas”. Students will then use a computer simulation program to investigate the variables that affect a projectile’s range and time in the air. Finally, students will apply what they learn from the simulations to analyze punting strategies in different situations.
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Title: |
Vectors and the Quarterback Pass |
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Science,Physical Science, Physics |
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6,7,8,9 |
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Description: |
Students will learn how perpendicular velocity vectors aid in sports and in general. Through class discussion, investigations with the apparatus, and small group discussion, students will develop a kinesthetic intuition for the addition of velocity vectors . The activity will be followed up with a formal lesson on a graphical method for adding vectors. The lesson includes several extensions as well as an individual practice worksheet, a quiz, and teacher keys.
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Investigating Precision and Variance: A comparison of data using stopwatches and photo-gates |
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Science,physical science,mathematics |
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Grade: |
6,7,8 |
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Description: |
Students calculate the speed of a car as it goes down a ramp. They first calculate the speed as measured using stopwatches and relying on their reflexes as they measure time intervals between gates. They collect the data and analyze it with a box and whisker plot. They calculate the mean, median and mode and determine the range of speeds. They repeat the experiment using a more precise tool (photo-gates) and analyze the data in the same way. As an extension for accelerated learners, they calculate the variance and standard deviation of each scenario. The concept of precision is clearly demonstrated in this investigation. In addition, students calculate the average speed of an object and analyze data using a stem-and-leaf plot.... |
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