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| Which subject | Physics |
| What topic | Horizontal motion |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 15 |
| What curriculum | Experimental design |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Horizontal Motion
Physics
Grade 11
60 minutes
15
Experimental Design
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 10 min | Brief overview of horizontal motion. Discuss key concepts, including speed, velocity, and acceleration. |
| 2 | Demonstration | 10 min | Teacher demonstrates a cart's motion on a flat surface. Discuss friction's role in motion. |
| 3 | Group Formation | 5 min | Divide students into groups of 3 or 4. Assign roles (timer, recorder, observer, etc.). |
| 4 | Experimental Design | 15 min | Each group designs an experiment to test friction's effect on motion. Provide guidelines and criteria to include in their design. |
| 5 | Experimentation | 15 min | Groups conduct their experiments using the provided materials. Collect data to analyze later. |
| 6 | Data Analysis | 5 min | Groups summarize their findings in a table or graph on paper. Discuss any discrepancies and considerations. |
| 7 | Conclusion and Homework Assignment | 5 min | Recap the lesson's key points. Homework task is to write a brief report analyzing their experiment, including reflections on what worked well and what didn't. Submissions via online portal. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating topic of horizontal motion. To begin, let's define a few key concepts. Can anyone tell me the difference between speed and velocity? [Pause for student responses.] That's right! Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance, while velocity includes both speed and direction.
Now, how does acceleration fit into this? [Encourage responses.] Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity. In this lesson, we’ll explore how these concepts work together in horizontal motion.
We’ll also be looking at the role of friction and how it can affect motion. Has anyone experienced friction slowing down something in their lives? [Allow responses.] Great examples! Understanding friction will help us in our experiments today."
"Now, let's turn our attention to a demonstration. I have this dynamics cart and a flat track here. [Set up the cart on the track.] I'll give it a push to see how it moves on the smooth surface. [Demonstrate.]
As the cart moves, I want you to observe how far it goes and consider how friction plays a role in its motion.
Can anyone tell me what they notice? [Allow for responses.] Yes, the smoother the surface, the easier it is for the cart to move, right?
Now, let's consider how introducing friction pads might change this motion. We’ll explore that when you begin your experiments."
"Great observations, everyone! Now, it’s time to form groups for our experiments. Please count off by threes and fours. Each group should consist of 3 or 4 members.
Once you’re in your groups, I’d like each person to take on a specific role: one person will be the timer, another the recorder, and the others can be the observer and equipment handler.
Take a minute to assign these roles, and once you're ready, we’ll move on to the experimental design phase!"
"Now that you’re in groups, it’s time to design your experiment! Each group will investigate the effects of friction on horizontal motion. I want you to decide on the following:
Remember, your design should include clear steps, and you should be prepared to record your data accurately. You have 15 minutes for this task, so let’s get started!"
"Time's up on the design phase! Now, let’s move on to conducting your experiments. Each group will have 15 minutes to set up and carry out their experiment based on the design you created.
Make sure to take accurate measurements, and don’t forget to record your data as you go. If you need any assistance, feel free to ask me.
Let's get to work!"
"You’ve all worked hard on your experiments! Now it’s time to analyze the data you collected. Please take about 5 minutes to summarize your findings.
You can create a table or a graph on paper to help visualize your results. After that, discuss any discrepancies you observed in your data and what those might mean.
I’ll walk around to help if you have any questions."
"Fantastic job today, everyone! As we wrap up, let’s recap what we covered: the principles of horizontal motion, the effects of friction, and how to design and conduct experiments.
For homework, I’d like you to write a report analyzing your experiment. Include your hypothesis, data, conclusions, and personal reflections on what worked well and what didn't. Please submit your reports through the online portal by our next class.
Thank you all for your participation today! I'm looking forward to reading your reports."
Can you describe a real-life situation where you experienced high friction and how it affected motion?
How would the outcome of your experiment change if you used a rough surface instead of a smooth one?
If you could add another variable to your experiment, such as weight on the cart, how do you think that would influence the results?
What methods might you use to ensure accurate timing in your experiments, and why is precise timing important?
In your opinion, why is understanding the difference between speed and velocity crucial when analyzing motion in experiments?