1. Unit 2 Project: Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
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2. Determine displacement based on distance measurements.
Calculate speed and velocity based on position and elapsed time.
Create and interpret distance-time graphs.
Calculate acceleration based on speed and elapsed time.
Create and interpret velocity-time graphs.
Identify and use appropriate units for distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Project Objectives

3. Imagine that you and your friend are planning your spring break road trip. If you had millions of dollars and no responsibilities where would you go? The project below is designed for such a scenario. It is also designed to open your eyes to all the physics involved with traveling. You will be asked to pick a dream and discuss the different physics involved in your travels.
Question

4. Using Google Maps, map out a route from Milford High School (google address) to your dream travel destination.
Take a screen shot showing the entire route and include it in this slide.
Insert a text box that explains:
Your total distance
Your total travel time
Slide #1: My Trip

5. Copy your map onto this slide, too
Copy your map onto this slide, too. Accurately Place your displacement vector on your map.
Insert a text box and explain:
how your total distance traveled be different than your total displacement. Which will be greater?
Insert another text box and explain how the spherical shape of the earth would have an effect on your displacement vector.
Slide #2: Displacement

6. Use the your estimated traveling distance and elapsed time (according to Google) to find your average traveling speed . Include in this slide.
Show your work using Equation Editor.
Slide #3: Average Speed

7. Research 2 other destinations you want to stop at on the way to your final destination. If you have choose a nearby destination these could include stops for gas or food.
Insert these destinations into Google maps and re-enter your route information into Google.
Take a screen shot and place your map with your new updated route on this slide.
Slide #4: Along the Way

8. Slide #5: Distance-Time Graph
Using the computer, construct a distance-time graph including a point at each stop (start, stop #1, stop #2, end). Keep in mind your slope should reflect your average speed. You need to include segments for your driving and when you stop at locations)
After constructing the graph you need to label each segment (you should have 6 segments) with:
the slope (consider velocity’s relation to slope!)
the distance and time elapsed during travel based on Google Maps
the time elapsed during each stop (how long you plan to stop there)
Slide #5: Distance-Time Graph

9. Slide #6: Velocity Vectors
Paste your map from slide 4. On your map, place and label a velocity vector at each stop showing your direction (N, S, E, W, NE, SE, SW, NW) and average speed away from the stopping point (you should have 4 vectors, including the displacement vector).
Slide #6: Velocity Vectors

10. From a stoplight, assume that it takes your vehicle 10 seconds to reach your average speed (found on slide 3). What is your acceleration rate in m/s/s?
You then drive your average speed for 60 seconds.
While driving your average speed (found on slide 3), the light in front of you turns red. It takes your vehicle 8 seconds to come to a complete stop. What is your acceleration rate in m/s/s?
Answer the above two questions, showing your work in using Equation Editor. Include your work and answers on this slide.
Slide #7: Acceleration

11. Slide #8: Velocity-Time Graphs
Using the computer, construct a Speed-time graph representing the scenarios from slide # 7. Place a point at each place your acceleration changes (i.e. goes from positive to zero ect.) Keep in mind your slope should reflect your acceleration (+ or -) and the steepness of lines should reflect the magnitude (how big) of your acceleration.
After constructing the graph you need to label each segment (you should have 3 segments) with:
Positive, negative or zero acceleration
Slope
Slide #8: Velocity-Time Graphs

12. Additional Information and Grading Rubric

13. Feel free to ask me to look over your ppt before you submit it.
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Hour.Last Name First Name.Unit 2 Project
Ex) 1.VerlanderJustin.Unit 2 Project
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When Finished

14. Grading Rubric Slide #1 Rubric Slide #2 Rubric 3 2 1 3 2 1
Includes all necessary components.
Omits 1 of the components
Omits 2 of the components
Fails to include all the necessary components
Slide #2 Rubric 3 2 1
Accurately place displacement vector. Use the definition of distance and displacement to develop your comparison.
Detailed explanation of the earth’s shape and its effect on your displacement.
Poor placement of displacement vector.
No use of the definition of distance and displacement to develop your comparison.
Short explanation of earth’s shape with respect to displacement.
Omits one component.
And undeveloped/incorrect explanations to one or more questions.
Fails to include multiple components and/or incorrect, undeveloped answers to questions.
Grading Rubric

15. Slide #3 Rubric Slide #4 Rubric2 1
Accurately found your average speed. Used equation editor to show your work. Included correct units.
Included incorrect average speed but used equation editor to show your work. Included correct units. Or
Accurately found your average speed. But failed to use equation editor to show your work. Included correct units.
Omits one component.
And undeveloped/incorrect explanations.
Fails to include multiple components and/or incorrect, undeveloped answers to questions.
Slide #4 Rubric 3 2 1
Includes all necessary components.
Omits 1 of the components
Omits 2 of the components
Fails to include all the necessary components

16. Slide #5 Rubric Slide #6 Rubric3 2 1
Graph is accurate, each segment is labeled with all 3 components and the slope reflects your average speed during travel.
Graph is inaccurate based on segments or slope. Or
Failed to include one necessary component at one of the segments.
And
Failed to include one necessary component at more than one of the segments.
Failed to include multiple necessary components at more than one of the segments
Slide #6 Rubric 3 2 1
The 4 velocity vectors are accurate and labeled with speed and direction according to Google maps route.
Less than 3 velocity vectors are inaccurately labeled with speed or direction according to Google maps route.
Vectors are inaccurate or missing key components
Vectors are missing

17. Slide #7 Rubric Slide #8 Rubric3 2 1
Accurately found your acceleration for each scenario. Used equation editor to show your work. Included correct units.
Included incorrect acceleration for each scenario, but used equation editor to show your work. Included correct units. Or
Accurately found your acceleration for each scenario, but failed to use equation editor to show your work. Included correct units.
Omits one component.
And undeveloped/incorrect explanations.
Fails to include multiple components and/or incorrect, undeveloped answers to questions.
Slide #8 Rubric 3 2 1
Graph is accurate, each segment is labeled with both components the slope reflects your acceleration and lines reflect your average speed during travel.
Graph is inaccurate based on segments slope or speed. Or
Failed to include one necessary component at one of the segments.
Graph is inaccurate based on segments speed or slope.
And
Failed to include one necessary component more than one of the segments.
Failed to include multiple necessary components at more than one of the segments