Title: Steven Barker
Author: kidsadmin

Lesson Plan
Projectile Motion
Mr. Barker

Objective
Given the height and horizontal velocity of an object, SWBAT to calculate the ‘time in air’ and ‘horizontal distance traveled’ of the object in free fall.

Sub-objectives
•	Describe the variables acting on a free-falling object.
•	The equations for determining ‘time in air’ and horizontal distance traveled.

Content Standards
Standard 1: Motion and Forces 

o	Core Standard: Collaboratively describe, test through experiments, explain and defend mathematical models of the motion of macroscopic objects in terms of Newton’s Laws. 
§	P.1.2. Using motion, maps, graphs, and algebraic equations, describe, measure, and analyze constant acceleration in two dimensions in terms of time and the vector quantities of displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Consider specifically projectile motion and uniform circular motion. 

Engagement
•	Mythbusters: Bullet fired v bullet dropped. Ask the students to predict which will reach the floor first, then show them the clips.
•	Use the Spud Webb and Michael Jordan Dunk footage.  Calculate hang time.

Essential Questions:
•	How does horizontal motion affect vertical motion when considering projectile motion? 
•	What forces are acting on the projectile during its path?
•	What is the equation for determining ‘time in air’?
•	What is the equation for determining distance traveled?
Procedure
•	Engagement activities with basketball players and bullets– 5
•	Discuss horizontal and vertical motion – 5 
•	Hang-time activity – 20
•	Introduce equations using slides of vertical and horizontal motion - 5
•	‘I do’ : Modeling– 5 
•	‘We do’ : Group and Partner Practice.  – 10
* Complete several examples first together as a class and with a partner. 
•	‘You do’ : Independent Practice -5
•	Closure: Summarize, Ticket out the Door – 5 

Resources/Materials

•	Angry Birds and Homework Worksheet
•	Videos of Basketball Players Dunking, Angry Birds, Mythbusters
•	Lecture Slides with Smartboard
•	Note taking materials for students.
•	Post-it notes for ticket out the door.
•	Tape
•	Calculators
•	Rulers
•	Chairs
•	A wall

Assessment/Evaluation

•	Informal assessment during group practice 
•	Work sheet for hang time
•	Ticket Out the Door
•	Homework will be graded based on their calculations