Bring projectile motion to life with this engaging, game-based physics lab that combines an interactive simulation, real data collection, and rigorous mathematical verification.

In Mission: Perfect Shot, students adjust launch angle, initial velocity, and gravity to hit targets while learning the core principles of projectile motion. They then analyze their gameplay data using kinematic equations and compare theoretical predictions with simulation results.

This resource is ideal for high school physics, IB Physics, and AP Physics 1 classrooms.

What’s Included

• Student lab worksheet (PDF)
• Interactive projectile motion game (downloadable HTML app)
• Data collection tables
• Guided calculation & verification section
• Higher-order analysis questions
• Real-world application problem (horizontal launch from a cliff)
• Complete teacher answer key
• Detailed grading rubric (50 points total)

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Apply projectile motion equations to predict range, height, and time of flight
• Investigate the relationship between launch angle, velocity, and gravity
• Compare theoretical calculations with simulation data
• Analyze motion by separating horizontal and vertical components
• Strengthen problem-solving and scientific reasoning skills
  

How the Lab Works

1. Students play through multiple levels of the simulation.
2. They record angle, velocity, gravity, hits, range, and height.
3. One trial is selected for full mathematical verification.
4. Students answer conceptual and analytical questions.
5. Teachers assess using the included rubric.
   

Technology Notes

• Works on Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, and phones
• Runs offline after download
• For iPad devices, first download the free "Documents" app from the App Store then download and open the file.
  

Best For

• High school physics
• IB Physics SL / HL
• AP Physics 1
• Honors or regular physics
• In-class labs, stations, or take-home assignments

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