Who wants to go fast? The answer? Your sixth-grade science superstars! The complete resource offers the ultimate, all-inclusive playbook for mastering the important concepts of speed versus time; distance versus time; and how to graph the results of both. It comes well-equipped with customizable materials for learners at all levels.

Concepts

speed, motion, distance, time, graphs interpreting, circular motion, x-axis, y-axis

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• A great way to check understanding and liven up a math-heavy topic is to encourage students to create stories to go along with the graphs they are completing

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure learners have access to photographs and other equipment well in advance of scheduling labs
• Both Gizmo and Discovery Education require subscriptions for teacher and student access

Pros

• Provides solid skills practice combined with engaging activities
• Encourages a deeper understanding of how and, especially, why we graph

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.9