ICT Integrated Lesson Plan
| Author | Pat Connors and Brenda Butler |
| Title | Motion Sensors activity |
| Grade Level | 10 and 11 |
| Subject Area | Science 10 and physics 11 |
| Overview of unit/lessons/activities (assumptions of prior knowledge/learning) | Students are to have experience with collecting data and constructing graphs of simple linear motion. Students need to be able to interpret position-time graphs. |
| Correlations to ICT and curriculum outcomes | ICT outcomes:
BOC 12.1 - use a wide variety of technology, demonstrate a clear understanding of technological applications, and consistently apply appropriate technology to solve curriculum problems PTS 12.1 (relates to 9.1) use electronic planning software to support the development and analysis of efficient, personal study and research plans independently Curriculum outcomes: 212-4 -state a prediction and hypothesis based on available evidence and background 213-4 -estimate quantities 325-2 -analyze graphically and mathematically the relationship among displacement, time and velocity 325-4 -describe quantitatively the relationship among velocity, time and acceleration |
| Projected timeline for preparation and for carrying out activities | 1 class period of 75 minutes |
| Equipment Requirements: (computers, software, etc) | computer digital motion sensor data studio software copies of position-time graphs |
| Teaching materials provided (Blacklines, worksheets, templates, teacher materials) |
worksheet Must be connected to computer, sensor and data studio program before examoles will run. Practice graphs: To use these examples, right click on example and choose save target as. Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5 Extension Activity: Create your own graph by following the following instructions. Instructions for creating your own position-time graph
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| Resources available for teacher/student use (websites, references, etc) | The Physics Classroom: Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs |
| Detailed instructions for each activity or lesson (teacher notes, activity information, learning strategies, teacher role, student roles) | This is a fun activity where students are asked to match a position-time graph previously created. You will need to have Data Studio open with a digital motion detector connected to the interface. A sample graph match provided is opened and a student is asked to verbally interpret the motion represented in the graph. Once they have demonstrated understanding of the motion, click the start button and the student's motion will be plotted in real time. Teachers could make additional graphs by following the instructions given above. |
| Student products expected | Student's will have a hard copy of the actual graph
match if a printer is available or they have to sketch his/her
graph match. Students will complete questions on worksheet. |
| Samples (include teacher notes, assessment information, student work if available) | To see an example of student's graph match, right click on ' sample graph match" and choose save target as |
| Logistics (organization, grouping, management issues, access to technology) | Groups size should be 3 to 4 students. This could be one of several stations of motion activities or if the laptops are available this be could one activity done at all of the stations. The latter method would be better as there could be more peer teaching between groups. |
| Assessment information (e.g., rubrics for products and/or process) | Possible point values given per question on worksheet linked above. |
| Possible extensions | Teachers could assign the development of additional examples to students. |
| Adaptations for students requiring additional support | If working in groups, students who might find this activity challenging could be coached by their partners or a simpler motion graph could be provided . |