Physics In Action
Active Physics p128-129
You and your team are going to audition to become the sports announcers for the newest reality TV show next season.
Produce a sports action “voice-over” that lasts 2-4 minutes. This can be done live, on video, or a combination, for a
panel of your peers. Groups can not be larger than 4 people from the same class. Each person must play an active role
during the presentation. In addition to the action (that can be real-time, slow motion, replay, or a combination) there
must be a minimum of 4 physics principles from this unit explained using support material (graphs, calculations, models,
etc). For safety reasons, all sports equipment should be imaginary (but uniforms, props, and safety equipment are
allowed).
Benchmark #1. Sports presentation introduction. Produce a script for 30 seconds of action. Use the following vocab
during the action: speed, velocity, acceleration, and safety. Record 3 ways to improve your presentation on the back side
of the script before turning it in.
Benchmark #2. You may choose new partners and a new sport at this time. Produce or find 2 minutes of video action for
your sport.
Team members: ________________________________ ________________________________
_________________________________ ________________________________
Sport Chosen:
video URL:
Describe how/in what ways this sport conforms to the definition of “sport”
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Powerpoint/googledoc/prezi slides:
Team member names sport introduction/history
Video link (URL)
at rest motion
constant motion
acceleration
Benchmark #3. Use the template below to map the action(s), voice-over commentary, and various descriptions of the
action on a piece of paper (blank, binder, or graph). Explain the purpose of the safety equipment used.
Sports action (describe one
moment during the sport that
represents each of the following
kinds of motion: at rest, constant
velocity, changing speed in any
order)
Voice-over (introduce people
and sport competition to be
played. Then comment on the
sports actions/plays chosen)
Motion description
(position and velocity graphs and
motion map)
Powerpoint/googledoc/prezi slides:
Position graph
velocity graph
motion map
Safety equipment
Benchmark #4. Add to your presentation the physics principles (Speed/velocity, acceleration, Newton’s Laws (Inertia, F=ma,
action/reaction), vocab ( velocity, speed, acceleration, inertia, force, safety equipment, and friction), and problems
(calculate velocity, acceleration and force applied). Plan the support materials needed.
Sports action
Voice-over
Motion
description
(graphs and
motion maps)
Physics principle(s)
and vocabulary
Calculations
Formulas
units
Powerpoint/googledoc/prezi slides:
Newton’s 1st Law
Newton’s 2nd Law
Newton’s 3rd Law
Benchmark #5. Add to your presentation the physics problems (calculate velocity, acceleration and force applied). Plan
the support materials needed.
Applied force problem
velocity problem
acceleration problem
thanks to:
Benchmark #6. All support materials and script complete. Make note cards, discuss apparel/costumes, and determine
what equipment to bring to make your presentation a success.
Benchmark #7. Presentation time:
Benchmark #8 (optional). Make-up and do-over date is: