Physics Unit Launch

Physics

Unit Launch

By using models to explore the natural world and its laws, we better understand the relationship between forces and motion, and their effect on movement and function.

Statement of Inquiry

Anywhere there is movement, there is physics...

Relationships

Key Concept

Football Physics: The "impossible" free kick

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Function, Models, Movement

Related Concepts

The physics of the "Hardest Move" in Ballet

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Scientific and Technical Innovation

Global Context

The Physics of Surfing

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Open Ended

How can we describe an object's location?

Open Ended

How can we describe motion?

Multiple Choice

How can speed be measured?

• Distance/Time

• Speed/Time

• Miles/Meters

• Go Speed Racer Go!

Multiple Select

What are the units of speed?

• Miles Per Hour (mph)

• Meters per Second (m/s)

• Kilometers per Hour (km/h)

• Hours, minutes, and seconds

Fill in the Blank

How can we find average speed? Total _____/ Total Time

Poll

What do we call a change in speed?

• Positive Acceleration

• Speed

• Negative Acceleration

• Direction Change

Open Ended

What is a balanced force?

Open Ended

What is an unbalanced force?

Open Ended

What do you hope to learn about physics during this unit?