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Projectile Magic
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Howser, Rachel Hawthorne, Christine |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Students explore the relationships between displacement, velocity and acceleration and calculate simple projectile motion. The objective of this activity is to articulate concepts related to force and motion through direct immersive interaction based on the theme, The Science Behind Harry Potter. Students watch video clips from October Sky and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to learn about projectile motion. They explore the relationships between displacement, velocity and acceleration and calculate simple projectile motion. The objective of this activity is to articulate concepts related to force and motion through direct immersive interaction based on the theme, The Science Behind Harry Potter. Students' interest is piqued by the use of popular culture in the classroom. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado University of Houston |
| Subject Keyword | Chemistry Life Science Physical Science October Sky Acceleration Harry Potter Popular Culture Displacement Force Velocity Projectile |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics Chemistry Biology |
