1. Motion Maps

2. Motion Map Parts The dot: Indicates the position of the object
The arrow: indicates the direction and
speed of the object. (sometimes called a
vector)

3. Dots and Arrows Together
Dot alone = not moving.
Dot and arrow together:
Position, direction and speed.

4. Direction and Size Right = positive direction
Left = negative direction
The longer the arrow, the greater the velocity.
SLOW
FASTER
FASTEST

5. The grid….
Motion Maps are drawn along a grid to show the position of the object.
Draw a minimum of 3 arrows to show a pattern.
Forward, Constant Velocity, Slow
Forward, Constant Velocity, Faster

6. More Complicated Motion…
The object moves forward at constant velocity,
then stops and remains in place for two seconds,
then moves backward at a slower constant velocity.

7. Example 1 Draw a motion map. The car is accelerating!
Each successive arrow is longer, indicating the velocity is increasing.
Draw a motion map.

8. Example 2 The car is accelerating! The car is NOT moving.
Each successive arrow is SMALLER, indicating the velocity is decreasing over time.
The car is NOT moving.
A dot indicates time is passing, but no arrow means no velocity.
The car is moving at constant velocity!
The arrows are all the same size, this indicates that the velocity is NOT changing.