Assignment: Using Position, Direction, and Speed to Describe Motion 7.P.1.1 Assignment

Created by Claire K on

7 activities: 7 games

71 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Matching Unit

You will match cards containing words and pictures related to measurement units. For example, you may have to match a picture of a car with km/hour, the type of unit you would use to measure and describe the speed of a car. As you make matches, pop ups will appear with more information about motion, frames of references, and units of measurement.

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Teacher Ratings (33) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (7822) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Car Challenge - Reference Frames and Scale Units

Is there any better way to learn about the physical concept of frames of reference and scale units than to drive around a fancy red car? We think not. In this interactive simulation, you will experience how cars can change speed, direction, and acceleration. See how speed is measured against a stationary frame of reference. The game ends with a quiz to test your understanding of the concepts explored.

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Teacher Ratings (59) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (14271) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Push'em Robots

Be a Robot Boxing champion! Strike boxes and other robots with the right force by applying Newton's First and Second Laws.

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Teacher Ratings (54) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (18024) 3.4 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Newton's Golf Island

Newton's Golf Island is a physics-based game where you have to play golf while learning about Newton's first and second laws. Aim, shoot and release to hit the target holes and get the highest score!

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Teacher Ratings (145) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (69376) 4.1 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Newton's Apple (Mid)

You are an apple on the adventure of a lifetime. To succeed in your adventure, you will be introduced to Newton's Laws of Motion before you get started. You will need to collect knowledge, keys, and coins to unlock the doors in your journey. Along the way challenges will be encountered which only you can solve by mastering Newton's laws. Good luck!

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Teacher Ratings (140) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (39158) 3.7 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Units & Motion

Are you ready to fly? In this game you will be a helicopter pilot demonstrating motion and position frame of reference. You will also learn about SI units and scientific notation. Try to avoid the obstacles! Each time you crash, you will have to answer multiple-choice questions to try again. Play through both rounds to get your final score!

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Teacher Ratings (47) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (11163) 3.2 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Cowapult

You must launch a cow as far as possible by using a catapult, or in this case a Cowapult, and correctly answer questions about the SI system of measurement, position, motion, and acceleration. Each toss introduces a new topic. When you answer questions correctly, your cow will get a boost. Get prepared to use your Cowapult!

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Teacher Ratings (204) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (41453) 3.2 stars.