UTPA STEM/CBI Courses/Physics (General)/Projectile Motion

Course Title: College Physics Lecture Topic: Projectile Motion

Instructor: Mahmoud Gassem

Institution:South Texas College

Backwards Design

Course Objectives

Primary Objectives- By the next class period students will be able to:
- Learn and derive the equations for motion in two dimension, also called projectile motion
- Develop solid and systematic problem solving skills
- Lay a foundation that is likely to be used in motion in two dimension

Sub Objectives- The objectives will require that students be able to:
- Master knowledge of motion in one dimension equation
- Develop knowledge of vectors to transform equations of motion in one dimension to equations of two dimensions.
- Use algebra to solve for unkowns specifically quadratic equation

Difficulties- Students may have difficulty:
- Making the correct assumptions
- Remembering equations of motion
- Choosing the correct angle when working with components of vectors
- Interpreting results

Real-World Contexts- There are many ways that students can use this material in the real-world, such as:
- Given the initial velocity, it is possible to determine the exact angle so that a basketball player make the ball go through the hoop.
- It is possible to determine the minumum velocity of a stream of water that hits a target at distance 'd' away, provided that you are given the angle of launch.

Model of Knowledge

Concept Map
- Differentiate between a scalar and a vector which leads to differentiating between speed and velocity.
- Distinguish between motion in one dimension and motion in two dimension.
- Interpret a graph of motion
- Derive equations for motion in one dimension.

Content Priorities
- Enduring Understanding
  - Knowledge of vectors
  - Knowledge of the quantities, displacement, velocity, and acceleration, and how to make valid assumptions with respect to them.

Assessment of Learning

Formative Assessment
- In Class (groups)
  - Problem solving in groups
  - Lab experiments in groups
- Homework (individual)
  - Homework problems
  - Research paper
Summative Assessment
- Exams during class

OBJECTIVE

By the next class period, students will be able to:

The objectives will require that students be able to:

THE CHALLENGE

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GENERATE IDEAS

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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

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RESEARCH & REVISE

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TEST YOUR METTLE

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GO PUBLIC

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