Motion Vocab

Position

Position is the location of an object at a
given moment in time.

Relative Position: Often we describe the
position of something by comparing its
location to the location of something else.
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For example, Ms. Strohl’s classroom is to the
left of Ms. Kinkopf’s classroom. The location
that you compare to other locations is
called a reference point.

​To The Left

Multiple Choice

Michelle has to walk past Dr. Hamilton's room to get to drama class. What is the reference point in this situation?

• Michelle

• Dr. Hamilton's Room

• The encore hallway

• Drama class

Position

Position is the location of an object at a
given moment in time.

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Longitude is how many degrees east or west
a location is from the Prime Meridian.

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Latitude is how many degrees north or south
a location is from the equator.

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This allows for others to describe locations
without using a reference point.

Exact Position: Is an object’s position given in
longitude and latitude.

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35.27 N, 80.84 W are the coordinates for Charlotte, NC. This is an example of ​

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exact position

relative position

position

location

Distance

Distance measures the length traveled
between two positions. Distance between
two positions can be shorter or longer
depending on the path taken.

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For example, Leaving Dr. Hamilton’s class to
go to the restroom by Ms. Chavez’s room. If the student turns left and heads straight to
the restroom it will take less time than if the student went straight and continued around the 7th grade and Encore hallway

Motion

Motion change in position over time.
This change can happen in the vertical
or horizontal direction.

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For example motion in the vertical
direction would be jumping to hit the
top of the doorframe. Motion in the
horizontal direction would be walking
through the doorway.

Multiple Choice

Patricia is practicing hurdles. This requires her to run and jump over a series of hurdles and then continue running. What kind of motion is this?

• Vertial

• Horizontal

• Both

• None she be zooming

Categorize

Options (4)

Gabe is running toward the soccer ball.

Charlotte is 35N, 80W

It is 15ft from Ms. Strohl's Class to Ms. Kinkopf's class

Lettuce sits on top of the rainbow bins at the front of Ms. Strohl's class.

Organize these options into the right categories

Motion

Exact position

Distance

Relative Position