Motion Graph Matching - Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration vs Time Cut & Sort

What others say

"I found this resource very valuable in allowing my students to compare the 3 types of graphs with a single description."

Whitney G.

"My students loved using this resource. They were engaged in the resource and had no problem getting started. It included everything I needed and was great for a busy teacher trying to give supplemental material where their curriculum is lacking!"

Jennifer F.

Description

Looking to practice position, velocity, and acceleration graphs in your Physics classroom? This hands-on motion graph matching activity is way more engaging than a motion graph matching worksheet. It will help students think through misconceptions and build a deeper understanding of kinematics. Students will match up a position vs. time graph, velocity vs. time graph, and acceleration vs. time graph with the story that describes that motion.

This motion graph matching activity is designed to be used during the 1D Kinematics Unit. I have used this in both Conceptual Physics and Pre-AP Physics. Students are not required to take the slope at any point. This activity is designed for building a conceptual understanding of motion graphs.

*** Updated October 25, 2022

⇨ Looking for a digital version of this motion graph matching activity? Click Here.

✩ HOW THIS ASSIGNMENT WORKS ✩

Students cut out the motion graphs (I have included larger ones if you want to laminate a set)
Students will match up a position vs. time graph, velocity vs. time graph, and acceleration vs. time graph with the story that describes that motion.
Students will glue down their graphs on the recording sheet or in their journals.

✩ WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THEY BEGIN ✩

A basic understanding of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
How displacement, velocity, and acceleration are related.
Students do not need to know how to take the slope. This is a conceptual motion graph matching activity.

✩ Easy Steps to Take AFTER Purchasing ✩

Print graphs.
Print student recording sheet (or use journals).
Have fun!

✩ THIS ACTIVITY IS A FEW BUNDLES ✩

30% off - 1D Kinematics Unit
40% off - Year Long Physics Curriculum
50% off - Mega Bundle of High School Physics Resources & Curriculum

✩ FULL KINEMATICS UNIT ✩

Part 1: Uniform Motion

Day 1: Introduction to Kinematics Paper Plane Lab

Day 2 & 3: Converting Units Lesson & Task Cards

Day 4: Distance and Displacement Lesson & Mini Lab

Day 5: Speed, Distance, and Time Lesson

Day 6: Speed-Walking Lab

Day 7: Velocity Lesson

Day 8: Relative Motion Lesson

Day 9: Uniform Motion Quiz

Part 2: Accelerated Motion & Motion Graphs

Day 10: Calculating Acceleration Lesson

Day 11: Acceleration due to Gravity Lesson

Day 12: Motion Graph Notes

Day 13: PhET Moving Man Lab

Day 14: Motion Graph Matching

Day 15: Acceleration & Motion Graph Quiz

Part 3: Accelerated Motion Equations

Day 16: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Part 1 of 2

Day 17: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Part 2 of 2

Day 18: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Task Cards

Day 19: Accelerated Motion Lab / Free Fall Lab / Kinematic Equations Lab

Day 20: Test Review

Day 21: Test

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Motion Graph Matching - Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration vs Time Cut & Sort

Name: Motion Graph Matching - Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration vs Time Cut & Sort
Brand: Chapman Physics
SKU: 7121455
Price: 3.50 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)

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Grades

9th - 12th

Subjects

Physical Science, Physics

Standards

NGSSHS-PS2-1

What others say

"I found this resource very valuable in allowing my students to compare the 3 types of graphs with a single description."

Whitney G.

Jennifer F.

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Description

*** Updated October 25, 2022

⇨ Looking for a digital version of this motion graph matching activity? Click Here.

✩ HOW THIS ASSIGNMENT WORKS ✩

Students cut out the motion graphs (I have included larger ones if you want to laminate a set)
Students will match up a position vs. time graph, velocity vs. time graph, and acceleration vs. time graph with the story that describes that motion.
Students will glue down their graphs on the recording sheet or in their journals.

✩ WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THEY BEGIN ✩

A basic understanding of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
How displacement, velocity, and acceleration are related.
Students do not need to know how to take the slope. This is a conceptual motion graph matching activity.

✩ Easy Steps to Take AFTER Purchasing ✩

Print graphs.
Print student recording sheet (or use journals).
Have fun!

✩ THIS ACTIVITY IS A FEW BUNDLES ✩

30% off - 1D Kinematics Unit
40% off - Year Long Physics Curriculum
50% off - Mega Bundle of High School Physics Resources & Curriculum

✩ FULL KINEMATICS UNIT ✩

Part 1: Uniform Motion

Day 1: Introduction to Kinematics Paper Plane Lab

Day 2 & 3: Converting Units Lesson & Task Cards

Day 4: Distance and Displacement Lesson & Mini Lab

Day 5: Speed, Distance, and Time Lesson

Day 6: Speed-Walking Lab

Day 7: Velocity Lesson

Day 8: Relative Motion Lesson

Day 9: Uniform Motion Quiz

Part 2: Accelerated Motion & Motion Graphs

Day 10: Calculating Acceleration Lesson

Day 11: Acceleration due to Gravity Lesson

Day 12: Motion Graph Notes

Day 13: PhET Moving Man Lab

Day 14: Motion Graph Matching

Day 15: Acceleration & Motion Graph Quiz

Part 3: Accelerated Motion Equations

Day 16: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Part 1 of 2

Day 17: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Part 2 of 2

Day 18: Big 4 Kinematic Equations Task Cards

Day 19: Accelerated Motion Lab / Free Fall Lab / Kinematic Equations Lab

Day 20: Test Review

Day 21: Test

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Rated 5 out of 5

September 24, 2025

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I found this resource very valuable in allowing my students to compare the 3 types of graphs with a single description.

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Rated 5 out of 5

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Aug 6, 2025

Good Morning,

Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad this helped and hope you have a lovely start to the new school year.

All the best,

Amanda

Rated 5 out of 5

December 12, 2024

My students loved using this resource. They were engaged in the resource and had no problem getting started. It included everything I needed and was great for a busy teacher trying to give supplemental material where their curriculum is lacking!

Jennifer F.

537 reviews

Grades taught: 9th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 27, 2024

This was a great activity to connect all graphs.

Alcira V.

360 reviews

Grades taught: 10th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Rated 5 out of 5

March 7, 2024

Great activity for connecting all of the different types of motion graphs. It helped students see beyond the number values and allowed them to focus on the path of motion of an object and not get hung up on matching numbers.

Sarah J.

302 reviews

Grades taught: 12th

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Chapman Physics

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Mar 19, 2024

Thank you Sarah for this specific feedback. I love hearing student conversations with this activity. I am thinking of a few ways to go back and add some scaffolding to it as well for students with a weak math background. I hope you have a lovely Tuesday! All the best, Amanda

Rated 5 out of 5

November 5, 2023

The activity had a lot of problems so the students were able to practice and understand the concepts

Wendy L.

12 reviews

Grades taught: 9th, 10th

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Chapman Physics

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Dec 23, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind review Wendy! I hope you have a restful winter break & great start to your new year :) All the best, Amanda

Rated 5 out of 5

January 19, 2023

Great activity! It really is ready to use as is. This really helped my students understand the three different types of motion graphs.

Angela M.

7 reviews

Grades taught: 11th

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Chapman Physics

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Jan 19, 2023

Thank you SO much Angela! I am glad this worked for your students. I hope you January is going well so far! - Amanda

Rated 5 out of 5

September 16, 2022

Great way to practice how motion graphs are connected.

Breona S.

410 reviews

Grades taught: 11th

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Chapman Physics

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Sep 17, 2022

Thank you so much Breona, I am glad this worked for your students!! I love hearing the conversations students have when completing this activity. I hope your year is off to a great start! All the best, Amanda

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Standards

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NGSSHS-PS2-1

Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. Assessment is limited to one-dimensional motion and to macroscopic objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Examples of data could include tables or graphs of position or velocity as a function of time for objects subject to a net unbalanced force, such as a falling object, an object sliding down a ramp, or a moving object being pulled by a constant force.