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American Journeys: Right Place, Right Time

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders measure distances on a map using string and a ruler. They complete mathematical word problems about measurement.
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Ti73 Activity

For Students 6th - 9th
In this distance vs. time worksheet, students solve 1 short answer problem. Students record the distance and time of two guys walking at varying paces in a race. Students determine which boy will win the race.
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Perpendicular Bisector

For Students 10th - 12th
In this perpendicular bisector activity, students fold paper, according to instructions, to discover the perpendicular bisector of a segment.  They explore the distances from the bisector to the endpoints of a specified...
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Regents Exam Questions: Distance

For Students 9th - 12th
In this distance worksheet, students solve 12 multiple choice, short answer, and graphing problems.  Students use the distance formula to find the distance between two points.
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What's Your Speed?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of distance v. time. They use a CBR to collect data on their distance over time, then plot their data using a scatter plot and find an equation to model their data. Pupils discuss what if scenarios which...
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Slow Down - Speed Up

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of distance and time as they use a CBR to mimic distance v. time graphs. Learners walk towards and away from the monitor to create various distance v. time graphs, then discuss what motion creates certain graphs.
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Angling for Distance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the concept of projectile distance through determining the angle that will provide the maximum distance of a launched projectile.  Students launch baseballs on a football field and video tape the path of the ball.
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Distances in Space

For Students 8th - 10th
In this distances in space worksheet, students learn about astronomical units and light years as measurements for great distances. Students use both of these units of measurements to solve five problems.
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Average Speed in a Pinewood Derby

For Students 8th - 10th
In this average speed worksheet, students are given the distance a derby car must travel and its time for three trials. Students find the average speed and answer four questions about the data.
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Universal Gravitation Exercise Set

For Students 10th - 12th
In this gravitation worksheet, students fill in a table by calculating the force of gravity given the mass of two objects and the distance between them. They also answer three questions related to the Law of Universal Gravitation.
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Universal Gravitation Worksheet

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this universal gravitation worksheet, students answer thirteen questions using the equation for universal gravitation, and force equals mass times acceleration.
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Race the Track! Super Slope (Lesson One)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders utilize basic physics concepts to calculate speed of an object set in motion from various heights. In this basic physics lesson, 5th graders make observations, calculations, record data, and conclusions throughout experiment.
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Graphing Speed

For Students 7th - 12th
In this graphing learning exercise, students read about independent and dependant variables and learn how to determine speed from the slope of a position vs. time graph. This learning exercise has 4 matching, 17 fill in the blank, and 2...
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Data Management and Probability: Applications

For Students 8th
In this data management and probability applications learning exercise, 8th graders solve 20 various types of probability problems. They find the mean, median, mode and range of various numbers. Then, students use the spinner...
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students watch teacher demonstration of distance formula, view non-collinear cities on maps, plot points on coordinate plane, evaluate square roots, compute distance between two points, and use Heron's formula to find area of triangles.
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Hovercraft

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students assess human impact on water quality. They determine how the force of friction retards motion. Pupils describe and measure quantities that characterize moving objects and their interactions within a system: Time, Distance,...
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Forces and Motion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to analyze gravity as an universal force. They are able to demonstrate ways that simple machines can change force. Students are able to determine how the force of friction retards motion. They are able to describe...
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Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to solve kinetic energy problems. They are introduced to kinetic energy. Students are shown examples of how to solve kinetic energy problems using the formula: Velocity= Distance/Time.
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Train vs. Car: Who Wins?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating what happens when a train hits a car using easily accessible materials. They calculate momentum, velocity, and distance using the appropriate formulas. Then they write an incident report...
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Speed

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore speed by calculating the average speed of several snowmobiles, and predicting which of them is the fastest. They watch a race to verify their calculations.
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Speed II Problems

For Students 7th - 12th
In this higher-level math worksheet, students complete 10 problems involving speed, distance, time, and length using graphs and pictures. An excellent worksheet with easy-to-understand graphics and problems.
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Miscellaneous Word Problems: 11

For Students 6th
In this miscellaneous activity, 6th graders complete multiple choice problems about time, distance, and more. Students complete 15 problems.
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Sixth Grade Word Problem

For Students 6th
In this math problem solving worksheet, 6th graders complete word problems regarding distance traveled. Students complete 15 problems total on this worksheet.
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Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.