Equations in Motion

Prior to this activity the students will have studied types of equations ( quadratic, linear and exponential)and how to write them from graphs and points.
For this activity:
1. Students will walk around the block surrounding our school and using an ipad record a video of three to four objects in motion.

2. The groups will return to the classroom and use the Vernier Video Physics app to find the pertinent information about the motions they recorded. ( domain, range, peak)

3. They will then write equations to model the motion seen.

4. The groups will use the smartboard to present their equations for the class to see and discuss. They will need to use their ipad to display their work onto the smartboard.

5. The students will make notations on each group's graphs and equations for their own information.

6. Using the notations made during the presentations each student will write a reflective essay on the similarities and differences found when looking at motion and equations modeling motion.

This should take two in class days to complete and will meet both math and ELA common core standards.