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NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary |
| Name: Tara Ledin | School: Norwell Middle School |
| Learning Activity Title: Average Speed | |
| Grade Level(s): 6 | Subject Area: Science |
| Description of Activity:
What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during
the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will
students demonstrate what they know and are able to do? Students will use PASCO technology via the laptops to determine the average speed of objects in motion. Students will use the motion detectors to graph various speeds of walking by calculating average speed as=d/t. They will then choose a valid scale to present the information. Students use the laptops to send the finalized data to the appropriate printer. |
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| Technology Standards Addressed: This
learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the
following Norwell Public Schools technology standards: 1.0 General Computing Skills 2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills 3.0 Spreadsheet - Database |
Skills and Concepts
(see Scope and Sequence) 1.6 2.13, 2.22, 2.3, 2.4, 2.4.2, 2.43 3.21, 3.21.1, 3.21.2 |
| Curriculum Standards:
Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the
activity address? Chemistry and Physics: 11. Explain and give examples of how the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction, and speed. Chemistry and Physics: 12. Graph and interpret distance v time graphs for constant speed. |
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| Materials & Equipment: What
specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials
are involved in this activity? Attachments
included Laptops, Pasco activity #1 Are You Speeding?, Motion Detectors, USB links and meter sticks
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Teacher Tips and Notes:
What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom
management, or other implementation concerns? Have exemplars on hand. Reserve a large room (such as the cafetorium) ahead of time so students have ample room to move. Contact Janet Eskin for assistance if this is the first time using the software. |
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Janet Eskin 8/06 |
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