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STAGE 1 – DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: Descriptions of Motion
Understandings: Students will understand that…
 The motion of an object cannot be described without relation to a
reference point.
 Motion is a change in position over time.
 Motion can be described by its direction and speed.
 Graphs can be useful in describing motion.
Essential Questions:
1. Why is it necessary to describe motion in relation to a reference
point?
2. What are the ways motion can be described?
3. What factors affect the motion of an object?
4. How are graphs used to describe motion?
Students will know:
 Motion is a change in position in relation to a reference point over
time.
 Speed is the measure of how quickly an object gets from one place to
another.
Students will be able to:
 Collect and organize data to describe motion.
 Graph distance versus time for a moving object.
 Construct graphs for constant and variable speed.
 Interpret graphs for distance versus time for constant and variable
motion.
STAGE 1– Standards
7.P.1
7.P.1.1
Understand motion, the effects of forces on motion and the graphical representations of motion.
Explain how the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion and speed with respect to some other object.
7.P.1.3
Illustrate the motion of an object using a graph to show a change in position over a period of time.
7.P.1.4
Interpret distance versus time graphs for constant speed and variable motion.
Technology Standards
7.TT.1
Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks
7.TT.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop
7.TT.1.2
publishing).
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0
7.TT.1.3
tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files)
7.SE.1
Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.
7.SE.1.1
Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
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7.SE.1.2
Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).
7.SI.1
Evaluate information resources based on specified criteria
7.SI.1.1
Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
7.SI.1.2
Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
7.SI.1.3
Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
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STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks:
Other Evidence:
Key Criteria:
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STAGE 3 – RESOURCES
District Resources:
Supplemental Resources:
Discovery Education Resources
Standard 7.P.1
Video:
Forces and Motion
Newton's First Law of Motion
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Third Law of Motion
Friction Defined (AGL)
Articles:
Force
Integrated Science Simulation:
Projectile Motion
Standard 7.P.1.1
Video:
Calculating Motion & Rate of Speed
Measuring the Motion of an Object
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Deceleration
Understanding Speed
Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion
Isaac Newton's Three Laws of Motion (BGL)
Standard 7.P.1.3
Video:
Graphing Relationships
Example 1: Graphing Linear Relations -- Elevators
Example 2: Maxima and Minima -- Waves and Sine
The Components of a Vector (AGL)
The Concept of Motion with Predictor Equations
(AGL)
Velocity in One Dimensional Motion (AGL)
Standard 7.P.1.4
Video:
Forces and Motion
Constant Motion
Constant Motion
Mechanical Energy
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Rate
Understanding Acceleration and Deceleration
Standard 7.TT.1
Video:
What Are Scientific Measurements?
Using the Computer and Internet for Research
Using a Computer to Organize a Database
Enhancing Lab Experiences (AGL)
Technology in the Classroom (AGL)
Practicing Reading, Writing, and Technology Skills (AGL)
Articles:
Technology
Standard 7.TT.1.1
Video:
Narrowing Your Search & Staying Focused
Determining Your Information Needs (AGL)
Linking Technologies in the Classroom (AGL)
Online Resources (AGL)
The Internet (BGL)
Electronic Media (BGL)
Search Engines (BGL)
Standard 7.TT.1.2
Video:
Gathering Information for a Database
Using a Computer to Organize a Database
Organizing Research: London Bridge (AGL)
A Closer Look at Prewriting Skills (BGL)
Articles:
Database
Spreadsheet
Desktop Publishing
Standard 7.TT.1.3
Video:
What Is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0: YouTube, Digg, and Facebook
The Internet (BGL)
Using Multimedia (AGL)
Presenting Pompeii (AGL)
Articles:
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Graphic Arts
Computer Graphics
Standard 7.SE.1
Video:
Video Games and the Internet
What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullies
Internet Bullies: What Is It?
Resources, Responsibilities, and Ramifications: Guidelines for Acceptable
Use of the Internet (AGL)
Monitoring Students' Use of the Internet (AGL)
History of the Internet (BGL)
Standard 7.SE.1.1
Video:
YouTube's New Battle
Music Industry Fights Back
Using Your Computer: Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Research Methods and Citing Sources (AGL)
Copying from the Web (BGL)
Articles:
Copyright
Standard 7.SE.1.2
Video:
Internet Safety Review
Online Shopping
Your Words and Pictures in Cyberspace
Internet Safety (AGL)
Website References (AGL)
Internet Safety (BGL)
Practicing Internet Safety (BGL)
Standard 7.SI.1
Video:
Overview of Internet Resources
Plagiarism
Research Sources: Handwritten Documents, Internet, Books, Museums
Research Your Subject
Classroom Profile: Learning to Recognize Valid Research Sources on the
Internet
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A Closer Look at Previewing Resources (BGL)
Evaluating Sources (AGL)
Standard 7.SI.1.1
Video:
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Credibility (AGL)
A Question of Credibility (AGL)
Evaluating Sources’ Credibility (AGL)
Plagiarism and Information Literacy (AGL)
Standard 7.SI.1.2
Video:
Information Relevance (BGL)
Standard 7.SI.1.3
Video:
Viral Information: Evaluating Websites (AGL)
Choice of Language
Evaluating Media
Evaluating Your Information (AGL)
Evaluating Websites for Content Quality (AGL)
Differentiated Resources (AIG, ESL, EC, Technology, etc.):
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