Calculating Speed from Distance and Time

The video tutorial for sixth graders focuses on calculating speed, a type of unit rate. It begins with an introduction to the lesson's objective, which is to solve problems involving constant speed. The teacher engages students with an activity comparing the speeds of various animals. The lesson then explains how to read, interpret, and write speed, using examples like Jaden and Aang's travel speeds. Students practice calculating speed using given distances and times, employing two strategies: a formula and unit rate method. The video concludes with practice problems and encourages students to use their notes and seek help during office hours.

Which animal is the fastest runner according to the video?

• Elk

• Giraffe

• Squirrel

• Elephant

How fast can a giraffe run?

• 20 miles per hour

• 37 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 11.2 miles per hour

If Jaden travels 40 miles in one hour, how would you write his speed?

• 40 km/h

• 40 m/h

• 40 mph

• 40 m/s

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Aang travels 50 miles in one hour. How would you write his speed?

• 50 mph

• 50 km/h

• 50 m/h

• 50 m/s

What is the speed of Calya if she cycles 9 kilometers in one hour?

• 9 mph

• 9 km/h

• 9 m/s

• 9 m/h

How fast does a bowling ball roll if it covers 15 centimeters in one second?

• 15 cm/s

• 15 cm/ms

• 15 cm/m

• 15 cm/h

What is the formula for calculating speed?

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Speed = Distance x Time

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Time x Distance

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

If a person travels 900 meters in 5 minutes, what is their speed?

• 180 kilometers per hour

• 180 miles per hour

• 180 meters per minute

• 180 meters per second

Tristan drove 140 kilometers in 2 hours. What was his speed?

• 70 km/h

• 70 m/h

• 70 m/s

• 70 mph

A scooter travels a quarter mile in half a minute. What is its speed in miles per minute?

• 1/4 mile per minute

• 1 mile per minute

• 1/2 mile per minute

• 2 miles per minute