Teaching Tennessee, CTE Task: Statics, Kinematics and Trajectory Motion

Task Description

Standards

In this task, students will use the simulation to create and solve fundamental projectile motion problems.

Standard 15: Define a projectile. Define, compare and contrast kinematics and kinetics. Explain why a projectile travels along a parabolic curve. Solve fundamental projectile motion problems such as the initial horizontal velocity, initial vertical velocity, time for projectile to reach maximum height, maximum height reached by projectile, total flight time of projectile, distance projectile will travel horizontally, and firing angle. For example, given initial horizontal and vertical velocity of a projectile, use a graphical tool to graph the path of the projectile by programming equations defining the path.

 Content Understandings

Extending Understandings

Upon successful completion of these tasks students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Solve for the maximum height, total flight time, and the horizontal distance, a projectile will travel given the height of the canon, angle launched, and the initial velocity.
2. Manipulate the variables of the kinematic equation to achieve given outcomes.

To move students towards deeper understanding, they should be given opportunities to:

• Explain projectile motion using real world scenarios.
• Explain how various variables impact projectile motion.

Support Strategies

If students are struggling to access this task, additional supports and strategies could be employed as students are engaging with the task.

Instructional Resources

Projectile Motion Simulation

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This simulation is attributed by:

PhET Interactive Simulations
University of Colorado Boulder
https://phet.colorado.edu

Projectile Motion Activity

This activity will allow students to apply what they learned during the lesson to a hands on inquiry based activity.