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This is a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exercise for conceptual physics, developed specifically to accompany the PhET simulation Projectile Motion. Learners take on the role of a military artillery officer with the task of explaining factors that affect the path of a projectile fired from a cannon. No math is introduced; rather, the lesson is intended as a beginning exploration of the variables that affect the trajectory, such as initial velocity, launch angle, mass, and shape of the projectile. This exercise asks students to investigate the motion both with and without air resistance.
See Related Materials for a link to the Projectile Motion simulation, which must be running to complete this activity.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4F. Motion
9. The Mathematical World
9B. Symbolic Relationships
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsStandards for Mathematical Practice (K-12)
MP.1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Common Core State Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6—12
Text Types and Purposes (6-12)
Production and Distribution of Writing (6-12)
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=12409">Kennedy, Robert. PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation. Boulder: PhET, August 22, 2008.</a>
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R. Kennedy, (PhET, Boulder, 2007), WWW Document, (https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/2977).
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Kennedy, R. (2008, August 22). PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation. Retrieved December 8, 2024, from PhET: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/2977
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Kennedy, Robert. PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation. Boulder: PhET, August 22, 2008. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/2977 (accessed 8 December 2024).
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Kennedy, Robert. PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation. Boulder: PhET, 2007. 22 Aug. 2008. 8 Dec. 2024 <https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/2977>.
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Author = "Robert Kennedy",
Title = {PhET Teacher Activities: Projectile Motion Investigation},
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Number = {8 December 2024},
Month = {August 22, 2008},
Year = {2007}
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