1. Activity #32 Physics Introduction

2. STATION 1: VELOCITY TIME GRAPH
Describe the motion happening in the graph below:

3. STATION 2: SPEED, ACCELERATION, VELOCITY
Write down the following definitions:
Speed: The distance an object travels in a given amount of time.
Velocity: Speed in a given direction.
Acceleration: a change in velocity in a period of time.

4. STATION 3: RELATIVE MOTION
Watch the animation showing relative motion. How is motion different for each perspective?
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5. STATION 4: DISTANCE TIME GRAPH
Describe the motion happening in the graph below:

6. STATION 5: MOTION
Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion states that an unbalanced force acting on an object causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the force. Explain what you think this law means in your own words.

7. STATION 6: Finding Force with a Spring Scale
OBJECT
FORCE (NEWTONS) 1. 2. 3.
Use a spring scale to determine the force of 3 objects.

8. STATION 7: Isaac Newton
Watch the video about Isaac Newton and write down one thing you learned.

9. STATION 8: Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
Newton’s 1st Law of Motion states that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force. Explain what you think this law means in your own words.

10. STATION 9: Physics Learning Goal
I am able to understand the relationship between force and motion by describing concepts such as velocity, acceleration, mass, force, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and be able to create and interpret position-time and velocity-time graphs. 4 3 2 1
I thoroughly understand and can identify all of the following:
Velocity
Acceleration
Mass
Force
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Position-Time Graphs
Velocity-Time Graphs
I could also explain any of these topics to someone else with confidence.
I understand and can identify all of the following:
I understand and can identify at least 3 of the following:
I still have questions about at least 2 of these before I can understand this with confidence.
With help, I understand and can identify at least 1 or 2 of the following:
I have very little understanding of at least 1 of these topics, and have many questions before I can understand this with confidence.