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SmartGraphs: Describing Velocity covers the same topic as The Physics Classroom: The Meaning of Shape for a v-t Graph
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This high-quality interactive tutorial provides content support for K-8 teachers on the topic of Velocity vs. Time graphs.


SmartGraphs: Describing Velocity covers the same topic as Tutorials in Physics Sense-Making: Catching Mistakes: The Case of Motion Graphs
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This is a microcomputer-based motion lab developed for cooperative learning groups. Students collaborate to predict shape of motion graphs, then analyze their own misconceptions.


SmartGraphs: Describing Velocity is part of Concord Consortium: SmartGraphs
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A link to the full collection of SmartGraph interactive activities.


SmartGraphs: Describing Velocity covers the same topic as The Physics Classroom: Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs
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A straightforward tutorial that provides content support for K-8 teachers on the meaning of shape for a Position vs. Time graph.


SmartGraphs: Describing Velocity covers the same topic as The Physics Classroom: Graph That Motion Activity Sheet
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Eleven interactive challenges to help students master motion graphing. Each challenge requires the student to match the motion of an animated car to the correct position/time or velocity/time graph.



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