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Grade Level: 11
Reading Standard:
R. 11-12.2
Writing Standard:
W 11-12.1.a
Introduceprecise,
knowledgeable
claim(s),establishthe
significanceofthe
claim(s),distinguish
theclaim(s)from
alternateoropposing
claims,andcreatean
organizationthat
logicallysequencesthe
claim(s),
counterclaims,reasons,
andevidence.
Lesson Objective:
What are frames of reference?
Material List: Blank paper; chalk; pens/pencils; laptop with Internet capability; projector; stopwatch
Lesson Outline and Task for the students:
With a chair centered in the front of the asking students How fast is the chair class, apply a force to
the chair and a moving?
Upon returning to the front of the classroom, center the chair again and change the frame of reference
of the chair. Once again ask the students How fast is the chair moving?
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As a class take turns reading the attached chapter introduction to reference frames (attached to end of
lesson plan)
Demonstrate the class activity. Be sure to draw event on the board. Label each respective frame of
reference making clear the differences/ similarities between them.
Separate the class into groups of 3 and have them work on the attached worksheet.
Call the class back to attention and have each group present their activity
Have student read HW off of the board. Review HW assignment answering any questions that may
arise
Summative Assessment:
Students are able to describe their own experiences in terms of frame of reference.
Students will be able to show differences in same event when viewed from a different reference frame.
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Ask students who discovered the reference frame and what was theory
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Physics
Name:
Unit: Mechanics
Date:
Instructions: As discussed in class, reference frames are a system of geometric axes in relation to which
measurements of size, position, or motion can be made. Using the pictures and events below, first describe the
event and what you would expect to see from your frame of reference. When you are finished describing what
you would expect to see answer the questions accompanying each picture. If you are finished before the allotted
time, complete the extra credit question.
What would your house look like? How would the jets in formation appear to move relative to you? Describe
the motion of an aircraft flying in the opposite direction of you.
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Skydiver
How would the ground look? Will the ground look the same when you pull your parachute as it did before your
parachute opened? During your descent, would the aircraft you jumped out of appear to be the same size,
smaller, or larger than when you were inside? Explain.
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Describe how you would view the pilot and skydiver from the previous two examples. How would you analyze
motion?
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*EXTRA CREDIT*
Mr. Harvey and Mr. Colon are visiting the international space station but decide to fly by Earth in a newly
developed spaceship to observe students doing homework. If it takes you 1 hour to do your physics
homework, how long would these teachers observe you doing your homework if their spaceship was
traveling at the following speeds relative to you on Earth? The speed of light, c, is approximately
300,000,000 m/s (c = 2.998x108 m/s).
*Remember
v = _______________
t=__________
v = _______________
t=__________
v = _______________
t=__________
v = _______________
t=__________
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t=__________
= (0.99999999c)
f. At the speed of light (c)
v = _______________
t=__________
g. Based on your results above, complete the following three statements about the time it takes for an event
to occur on an object moving relative to you
As the objects velocity approaches the speed of light
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