Changing+speed

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Changing speed
Explain what acceleration means. Explain how mass and force affect acceleration. Use a formula to calculate acceleration from a change in speed. Use a formula to calculate acceleration from a force and a mass.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review completed work from last lesson

> Helpful links for calculating acceleration
 * Activities **
 * 1) Watch Brainpop on acceleration and complete the quiz
 * 2) In groups read through [[file:ES9_CHAP_Kc4.pdf|A strange race]] and suggest answers. Complete the answers together as a class.
 * 3) Complete textbook questions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 from p132-3 of Exploring Science 9.
 * 4) You will be [[file:ES9_CHAP_Kc3.pdf|Investigating acceleration]]. This investigation will be assessed.
 * 1) Extension: Find out about [[file:ES9_CHAP_Kc7.pdf|Falling bodies]]. How does acceleration work when we drop objects. This links well to 'hitting the limits', the next lesson.


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on [[file:ES9_Kc133_16msc.doc|Changing speed]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.


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