In this lesson you will define and graphically represent a vector quantity, including magnitude and direction, using the Cartesian method and the navigational method of vector notation. You will also be able to calculate vector magnitude and direction based on Cartesian components and vice versa.
In this lesson and related lab activities you will determine the difference between scalar quantities (distance and speed) and vector quantities (displacement, velocity, and acceleration).
In this lesson you will describe and compare one-dimensional, uniform motion using position-time and velocity-time graphs. There are five parts to the lesson:
Why would a graph assist in describing motion? How do graphs of acceleration, velocity, and displacement build from each other?
In this lesson and related lab activities you will describe and compare one-dimensional, accelerated motion using position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs. Using slope and area calculations, you will be able to generate data and solve problems related to accelerated motion.
In this lesson you will investigate, derive, and apply kinematics equations to solve complex problems involving applications of constant acceleration.
The assessment in this module consists of five (5) assignments, as well as a final module project.
For the Module 1 Project, you will be required to submit the KWL chart and short paragraph you have been developing in Lessons 1 through 5. You will be given final instructions in the Module Summary. Look for instructions under the heading Module 1 Project.
This project will be graded out of 25 marks: 5 marks for each lesson. Each lesson’s part of the KWL chart will be scored according to the following guidelines.
Score |
Criteria |
5 Excellent |
The response includes statements covering all parts of the lesson fully using relevant facts and details. Statements made in the response are organized and unambiguous with only minor omissions. |
4 Good |
The response includes statements covering all parts of the lesson adequately. Statements made in the response are unambiguous and mostly complete. |
3 Satisfactory |
The response includes statements addressing the basic parts of the lesson. Statements made in the response may be disorganized, ambiguous, or incomplete. |
2 Limited |
The response includes some statements addressing some of the parts of the lesson. Statements made in the response lack details and clarity. |
1 Poor |
The response includes a few statements that address some parts of the lesson. |
0 Insufficient |
The response is incomplete and/or totally off topic. |
The paragraph will be graded out of 3 marks.