NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - More about Velocity-Time Graphs

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Physics GCSE, particularly the ‘Motion’ SoW.

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The lesson begins with a recap on acceleration; children are presented with some date on the velocities of two cars, and they are asked a series of questions about this data. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint, so students can self-assess their work once it is complete.

The next activity is an investigation into how the steepness of a runway will effect the acceleration of a trolley. Children will work in groups to conduct the investigation, using the method sheet provided, and record their results in a suitable table in their books. Once they have completed this task, there are a set of questions related to the experiment that they will need to answer using the data they collected.

The next part of the lesson is on velocity-time graphs. Students will firstly be shown an example graph, and they will be asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what the graph is telling us about the object. After a short discussion, we can go on to the next slide which goes through each section of the graph and indicates what is happening - acceleration, constant velocity, deceleration - including calculations.

Students will now be shown how to work out the distance traveled by an object using a velocity-time graph. Students will be shown a range of worked examples of how to use the space beneath the line on a velocity-time graph to calculate distance traveled. After these examples, students will be given a worksheet to complete which will assess their understanding of this process. Students can either self-assess or peer-assess their work once it is complete.

The last task is a definition match-up activity, students will need to match the correct definition with the key terms learned over the past few lessons. The answers are provided for students to check their work.

The plenary task requires students to summarise what they have learned in three sentences, using as many key words as possible.

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