Small groups use rubber bands to accelerate an Android device along a track of books. They collect the acceleration data and analyze it in order to determine the device's velocity. 

Concepts

acceleration, computer applications, cell phones, data analysis, newton's second law of motion, velocity, area under a curve, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use different Android devices of varying mass

Classroom Considerations

• Class should be familiar with determining the area under a curve using integration techniques
• The activity requires installation of an app on an Android device
• The activity is the last installment of a 4-part series

Pros

• Includes a detailed set of directions for the activity
• The assessment handout is in both PDF and docx formats, allowing flexibility to edit if needed

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.B.4 MP4