Velocity-Time Graphs and Acceleration - AAQ Pearson Applied Science

Complete “Ready to go” lesson with no adapting necessary!
New for AAQ Pearson Applied Science BTEC from Sept 2025 Specification
Also would be a good challenging lesson for higher ability GCSE students!
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This lesson covers:
•Recap on the difference between speed and velocity linked to scalars and vectors
•Investigating acceleration of a trolley down a ramp of different heights with sample data and follow-up questions
•The features on velocity-time graphs with a short-follow up task
•How to calculate distance travelled and acceleration from velocity-time graph with examples and a task that follows
•How to calculate distance travelled and acceleration from velocity-time graph with curved gradients with examples and a task that follows

PRINTING REQUIREMENTS : 1 copy of the graphs used in the tasks per students. Edited so that 2 worksheets fit onto 1 side of A4
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This lesson follows my usual style and contains:
•Recall starter to build retention of previously learned content
•Clear levelled learning objectives and outcomes
•Clear and modern layout utilising GIFS and Youtube
• Variety of tasks and plenaries with self assessment to assess progress
• ANSWERS INCLUDED!

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