Description
A 4-page lab document that challenges students to investigate how fast they can finish 6 different races and compare their calculated speeds to world record holders for the same event.
In this activity, students go to the school track or other open area and perform the races listed below. For each race, their lab partner measures and records their time, and then the students switch places. After collecting data for all 6 events, students are then tasked to calculate their average speed using the formula S=D/T for each race, as well as the speed of the world record holder for the same event. Finally, students are asked to make a graph to compare their performance against world record holders!
Races That Students are to Perform:
- Running Forwards (100 m)
- Running Backwards (50 m)
- Speed Walking (50 m)
- Hopping on One Leg (20 m)
- Heel to Toe Walking (20 m)
- Crab Walking (20 m)
This lab activity arose because I wanted to create an active lab activity that allowed students to get exercise, engage in friendly competition, and calculate average speed values in a fun and “real” way.
Lab Techniques Addressed by This Activity:
- Following a procedure
- Collecting data (time to travel a specified distance)
- Calculating average speed using the S=D/T formula
- Graphing data
- Analyzing data
Full Answer Key with Sample Data and Teachers Guide:
- The product features a full answer key with sample student data
- Sample data is helpful if there are students that are absent or otherwise unable to finish the experiment
- A detailed teacher’s guide is also included to help with the setup of the race events.
- The guide also provides information on materials, duration, and running of the event, as well as advice.
Downloadable in 2 Formats:
- This worksheet comes in 2 formats: a static PDF document and fully-editable WORD document
- Download the full PDF preview to see EXACTLY what you are getting!
Relevant CC Standard(s) and/or NGSS Core Idea(s) Addressed by This Product:
NGSS - MS-PS2.A
Physical Science – Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
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Description
A 4-page lab document that challenges students to investigate how fast they can finish 6 different races and compare their calculated speeds to world record holders for the same event.
In this activity, students go to the school track or other open area and perform the races listed below. For each race, their lab partner measures and records their time, and then the students switch places. After collecting data for all 6 events, students are then tasked to calculate their average speed using the formula S=D/T for each race, as well as the speed of the world record holder for the same event. Finally, students are asked to make a graph to compare their performance against world record holders!
Races That Students are to Perform:
- Running Forwards (100 m)
- Running Backwards (50 m)
- Speed Walking (50 m)
- Hopping on One Leg (20 m)
- Heel to Toe Walking (20 m)
- Crab Walking (20 m)
This lab activity arose because I wanted to create an active lab activity that allowed students to get exercise, engage in friendly competition, and calculate average speed values in a fun and “real” way.
Lab Techniques Addressed by This Activity:
- Following a procedure
- Collecting data (time to travel a specified distance)
- Calculating average speed using the S=D/T formula
- Graphing data
- Analyzing data
Full Answer Key with Sample Data and Teachers Guide:
- The product features a full answer key with sample student data
- Sample data is helpful if there are students that are absent or otherwise unable to finish the experiment
- A detailed teacher’s guide is also included to help with the setup of the race events.
- The guide also provides information on materials, duration, and running of the event, as well as advice.
Downloadable in 2 Formats:
- This worksheet comes in 2 formats: a static PDF document and fully-editable WORD document
- Download the full PDF preview to see EXACTLY what you are getting!
Relevant CC Standard(s) and/or NGSS Core Idea(s) Addressed by This Product:
NGSS - MS-PS2.A
Physical Science – Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
You Might Also Like:
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BUNDLE - Distance Speed Time Worksheets (X3) and Quiz
BUNDLE - Acceleration Word Problem Worksheets (X3)
PPT - Motion, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
PPT - Jeopardy Game: Motion Review
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Worksheet - Distance Speed Time Word Problems (Part 1)
Worksheet - Distance Speed Time Word Problems (Part 2)
Worksheet - Distance Speed Time Word Problems (Part 3)
Worksheet - Distance-Time (D-T) Graphs (2 Worksheet Set)
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Worksheet - Acceleration Word Problems (Part 1)
Worksheet - Acceleration Word Problems (Part 2)
Worksheet - Acceleration Word Problems (Part 3)
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Quiz - Motion, Speed, and Distance-Time (D-T) Graphs
Quiz - Interpreting Distance-Time (DT) Graphs (X2)
Quiz - Distance Speed Time Word Problems
Quiz - What is Acceleration and Acceleration Word Problems
Connect with More Science With Mr. Enns Resources:
Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the Follow Me next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales.
Terms of Use:
Copyright © Douglas Enns. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this document are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
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