Lesson Plan: 3P.3.05

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How do we represent motion?
Keywords:
  • Distance-time graph (2)
  • Constant: Neither increasing or decreasing. (1)
  • Speed (1)
  • Variable: A thing which can change. (1)
  • Time (1)
  • Independent: The variable you change. (1)
  • Distance-time graph: A graph plotting the distance travelled as time progresses. (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
T A journey can be represented on a distance-time graph. Time is the independent variable as it is always changing, all be it not under our control. How do we represent journeys without writing a story?
W On a distance-time graph: - A rising straight line from left to right indicates a steady increase in distance, ie a constant speed. - A 'horizontal' line from left to right indicates no change in distance and therefore the object is stationary. On a distance-time graph: What does a rising straight line from left to right indicate? What does a 'horizontal line from left to right indicate?

Modelling distance time graphs, use a timer to time expired: step/jump forward for away from home. Stand still for stationary. step/jump back for returning to home.
D Students draw a distance time graph and analysis it eg: http://www.mrcorfe.com/KS4/AQA/Phy2/Movement/Dist-TimeGraphsWS.html

Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells