Circular Motion and Introduction to Relativity

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Circular Motion and Introduction to Relativity

Description:

In this lesson, students work cooperatively to view, demonstrate, and understand the importance of frame of reference. They present a short skit, based on the information from their research, that describes a trip to a nearby solar system.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Physics, Astronomy

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Beacon Learning Center

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Keywords:

Solar system, Space, Motion, Acceleration, Orbits, Velocity

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

Beacon Learning Center

Contributor:

Robert Rosen

Is Part Of:

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/lessons/Level4SC.asp

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand H: The Nature of Science

Standard 1: The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems. (SC.H.1.4)

1. knows that investigations are conducted to explore new phenomena, to check on previous results, to test how well a theory predicts, and to compare different theories

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand C: Force and Motion

Standard 1: The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured, and predicted.(SC.C.1.4)

1. knows that all motion is relative to whatever frame of reference is chosen and that there is no absolute frame of reference from which to observe all motion

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand C: Force and Motion

Standard 1: The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured, and predicted.(SC.C.1.4)

2. knows that any change in velocity is an acceleration

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