Description
A horizontal projectile motion lesson for high school physics with scaffolded fill in the blank notes. Students will learn how to identify knowns and unknowns, make a sketch of the situation, how to choose the correct equation, and how to solve the equation.
I have found students struggle solving mutual step problems, so I scaffolded this to horizontal problems with: a) only using the vertical components, b) only using the horizontal components, and c) having to use both (two equations) for one problem. I also provided support for identifying when to use accelerated motion equations and when to use speed = distance/time.
Math review & scaffolding is in place for students who struggle with complex problem solving skills. Skills are broken down into: drawing a sketch, identifying knowns/unknowns, selecting the correct equation, solving the equation.
Vocabulary: horizontal projectile, range, accelerated & uniform motion equations.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank guided student notes, warm-up, exit ticket, homework and unit pacing guide.
✩ BIG IDEAS OF LESSON ✩
- All projectiles can be solved using the same methods & equations, but to simplify things while we are first learning about them, we will divide them into vertical, horizontal, and angled projectiles.
- A horizontal projectile is an object that is launched horizontally with no initial vertical velocity. The only force acting on it is gravity.
- To solve horizontal projectile problems, we will identify knowns & knowns, make a sketch, pick the equation that has our knowns & knowns, and solve it using algebra.
- Sometimes we might have to use just the x-components, sometimes we use just the y-components, and sometimes we use both.
✩ SPECIAL NOTE✩
- I teach these lessons using a document camera because I find it to be most engaging for students. I do intend to go back and add PowerPoints to all of these lessons for those who teach with Powerpoint.
✩ Projectile Motion Unit Suggested Pacing ✩
Part 1: Horizontal and Vertical Projectile Motion
Day 1: Introduction to Projectile Motion Stations
Day 2: What is a Projectile? Notes
Day 3: Vertical Projectiles Notes and Free Fall Scavenger Hunt
Day 4: Horizontal Projectile Motion Lesson Notes & Horizontal Projectiles Color By Number
Day 5: Horizontal & Vertical Projectiles Lab (using your schools lab equipment)
Day 6: Horizontal & Vertical Projectiles Quiz
Part 2: Projectile Motion at an Angle - Optional Add On
Day 7: Projectile Motion with Angles Notes
Day 8: Projectile Motions Task Cards
Day 9: Projectile Motion Review
Day 10: Projectile Motion Test
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Horizontal Projectile Motion Guided Notes Lesson - Scaffolded for Math Support
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Description
A horizontal projectile motion lesson for high school physics with scaffolded fill in the blank notes. Students will learn how to identify knowns and unknowns, make a sketch of the situation, how to choose the correct equation, and how to solve the equation.
I have found students struggle solving mutual step problems, so I scaffolded this to horizontal problems with: a) only using the vertical components, b) only using the horizontal components, and c) having to use both (two equations) for one problem. I also provided support for identifying when to use accelerated motion equations and when to use speed = distance/time.
Math review & scaffolding is in place for students who struggle with complex problem solving skills. Skills are broken down into: drawing a sketch, identifying knowns/unknowns, selecting the correct equation, solving the equation.
Vocabulary: horizontal projectile, range, accelerated & uniform motion equations.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank guided student notes, warm-up, exit ticket, homework and unit pacing guide.
✩ BIG IDEAS OF LESSON ✩
- All projectiles can be solved using the same methods & equations, but to simplify things while we are first learning about them, we will divide them into vertical, horizontal, and angled projectiles.
- A horizontal projectile is an object that is launched horizontally with no initial vertical velocity. The only force acting on it is gravity.
- To solve horizontal projectile problems, we will identify knowns & knowns, make a sketch, pick the equation that has our knowns & knowns, and solve it using algebra.
- Sometimes we might have to use just the x-components, sometimes we use just the y-components, and sometimes we use both.
✩ SPECIAL NOTE✩
- I teach these lessons using a document camera because I find it to be most engaging for students. I do intend to go back and add PowerPoints to all of these lessons for those who teach with Powerpoint.
✩ Projectile Motion Unit Suggested Pacing ✩
Part 1: Horizontal and Vertical Projectile Motion
Day 1: Introduction to Projectile Motion Stations
Day 2: What is a Projectile? Notes
Day 3: Vertical Projectiles Notes and Free Fall Scavenger Hunt
Day 4: Horizontal Projectile Motion Lesson Notes & Horizontal Projectiles Color By Number
Day 5: Horizontal & Vertical Projectiles Lab (using your schools lab equipment)
Day 6: Horizontal & Vertical Projectiles Quiz
Part 2: Projectile Motion at an Angle - Optional Add On
Day 7: Projectile Motion with Angles Notes
Day 8: Projectile Motions Task Cards
Day 9: Projectile Motion Review
Day 10: Projectile Motion Test
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✩ If you found this assignment helpful, please review it so I know to create more! You earn TpT Credits by reviewing your purchases that help you earn FREE TpT products! ✩
✩Let's Be Friends✩
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