Grade 3 Motion

Front

Definition of Motion

Back

Change in position relative to a reference point

Front

Describes how fast something is moving

Back

Speed

Front

Definition of speed

Back

Rate of motion over distance

Front

Length between two places

Back

Distance

Front

Object's position changes

Back

in motion

Front

Reference Point

Back

A stationary place or object used to determine movement.

Front

Object's location requires:

Back

Reference point

Front

Distance, reference point, reference direction needed for position

Back

True

Front

Moving object as reference point?

Back

Not recommended (True)

Front

Speed

Back

Distance covered over time