SHS2 Physics · Semester 1, Week 8

Kinematics

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Curriculum details

Strand
Mechanics and Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Kinematics (1.3)
Content standard
2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of projectile as two- dimensional motion. 2.1.3.LO.1 Use projectiles to explain the performance of athletes in some field events,
Indicator
2.1.3.LI.2 - Determine the time taken by the projectile to reach the maximum height and the maximum height.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 99

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning
- Using think pair share let learners use the equations of motion to determine the time taken to reach the maximum height, maximum height, and the time of flight.
- Determine the horizontal distance making use of the horizontal component of the velocity.
Explore contributions of vulnerable groups in the class.
Assessment (2.1.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Audio-visuals
- Internet
- projectors
- YouTube
- Interactive virtual laboratory