Day 1 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Introduce Unit
   Define free fall; draw FBD for free-falling object; ask does mass affect how it moves?; then do ...
2. Lab 1 - Free Fall Acceleration
   Collect video; analyze video; determine acceleration; collect class data; draw conclusion
3. Discuss g and its independence with mass for free falling objects

1. Reading: Physics Classroom Tutorial, Vectors - 1D Kinematics: Lesson 5, Parts a, b, and e
2. Complete Lab 1

Day 2 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Guide students through Free Fall Model Think Sheet
   Given data for d as a function of t (1 s intervals; t = 0 - 10 s), identify observable patterns in data; construct a plot of d vs. t; construct a dot diagram of motion; use Desmos to determine the equation relating d and t
2. Guide students through How Fast? How Much Time? Think Sheet
   Given data for d-v-t (1 s intervals; t = 0 - 12 s) for a ball launched upward at +60 m/s, identify observable patterns in data; construct a plot of d vs. t and of v vs. t; construct a dot diagram of motion; note the slope of v-t graph
3. Discuss Free Fall Characteristics
   Use velocity-time plot from Lab 1 and results from Think Sheets; emphasis on ...
   accelerating object; v changes by -10 m/s each second; give sample v-t data for upward launch; speed decreases when rising and increases when falling; v = 0 at the peak

1. Reading: Physics Classroom Tutorial, Vectors - 1D Kinematics: Lesson 5, Parts c and d

Day 3 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Guided/Pair Practice: Free Fall Speed Think Sheet with the help of Up and Down Mathematics (Desmos)
   Determine speeds at various times for an up-and-down free falling object having varying launch speeds
   Students finish; check answers, and begin ...
2. Concept Builder: Free Fall
   For student help: print/distribute Velocity-Time Tables 
3. If time allows, begin Science Reasoning Center: Kinematics

1. Science Reasoning Center: Kinematics (perfect if you have a Task Tracker subscription; student progess is saved)

Day 4 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Guided/Pair Practice: Vector Diagrams for an Up and Down Motion Think Sheet
   Given a data table and a trajectory diagram, students construct vector diagrams showing v and a vectors at 1-second intervals
2. Pair Practice: Up and Down with Desmos Think Sheet
   After a demonstration of how to use the Desmos file, students solve the problems
   Check answers and begin ...
3. Concept Builder: Up and Down (Use v-t tables as aid)

1. CalcPad: Projectiles 1 on Up and Down Mathematics
2. If not done in class, complete Up and Down Concept Builder

Day 5 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Lab 2 - Rocket Science
   Students use a stomp rocket (or comparable launcher with 10-20 m launch height); an up and down time is determined; students determine the launch height and launch speed from the time; this Desmos file is their aid
2. Quick Quiz on Learning Outcomes 1-3

1. Finish all incomplete work: Free Fall || Up and Down || SRC: Kinematics || Projectiles 1

Day 6 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Physics Interactives: Projectile Simulator with this Student Activity Sheet
   Do and post-lab
2. Guided/Pair Practice: Projectile Motion Model Think Sheet
   Given d_x=v_o•t and d_y=-0.5•g•t², students generate d_x-t and d_y-t data for horizontally-launched projectile (v_o=20 m/s); and given a_x=0 and a_y=-10 m/s/s, students generate v_x-t and v_y-t data. 
   If time allows, generate a trajectory diagram (with position grid) showing x- and y-position of projectile at 1-s intervals; then construct v_x and v_y vectors to scale for each position.

1. Reading: Physics Classroom Tutorial, Vectors - Motion and Forces in 2D: Lesson 2, Parts a and b
2. Concept Checker: Projectile Simulator

Day 7 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Review: Projectile Motion Model Think Sheet
   If not completed previously, generate a trajectory diagram (with position grid) showing x- and y-position of projectile at 1-s intervals; then construct v_x and v_y vectors to scale for each position.
2. Summarize Projectile Motion Characteristics
   Use an X-Y Table to demonstrate concepts associated with position, velocity, and acceleration for each dimension
3. Minds On Physics: Mission VP7 on The Nature of a Projectile
4. Minds On Physics: Mission VP8 on Velocity and Acceleration of a Projectile

1. Reading: Physics Classroom Tutorial, Vectors - Motion and Forces in 2D: Lesson 2, Part c
2. Complete any unfinished class work - Minds On Physics: Mission VP7 and Mission VP8

Day 8 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Guided Practice: Velocity vs. Time - Data and Diagrams Think Sheet
   Given v_ox and v_oy, determine v_x and v_y at 1-s intervals; then construct scaled vector diagrams on a trajectory plot (do 1-2 Horizontally-Launched and 1 Angle-Launched)
2. Pair Practice: Applying the Projectile Motion Model Think Sheet
   Do and check answers
3. CalcPad: Projectiles 2 on Projectile Data and Diagrams

1. Reading: Physics Classroom Tutorial, Vectors - Motion and Forces in 2D: Lesson 2, Part d
2. If not done in class, complete Projectiles 2 on Projectile Data and Diagrams

Day 9 of Free Fall and Projectiles

1. Lab 3 - Launcher Speed
   Determine the launch speed of a projectile launcher by launching vertically and accurately measuring peak height; this launch speed will be used in Lab 4 (note the number of the launcher and use the same launcher for Lab 4); make measurements of peak height and use Desmos File to determine launch speed
2. Review Applying the Projectile Motion Model Think Sheet
   Do a couple of additional examples
3. Concept Builder: Trajectory - Horizontally-Launched Projectiles
   Use g = 10 m/s/s

1. Minds On Physics: Mission VP9 on Velocity Components of a Projectile
2. If not done in class, complete Trajectory - Horizontally-Launched Projectiles

1. Lab 4 - Hit the Target
   Measure launcher height above floor or above target; use Lab 3 launcher speed with the Desmos File to predict the horizontal location of the target when projectile has dropped to target height. Place target down. With teacher as witness, shoot for the target.
2. Introduce Project - Trajectory
   Ask: What about air resistance? How would air resistance affect the path of an airborne object?
   Describe the goal of the Trajectory project.
   Demonstrate Trajectory Simulator; explain parameters
   Brainstorm some ideas/questions to ask and answer

1. Prepare for Project: Steps 1-3 of Project Overview

1. Project Prep: Trajectory
   Collect Question/Parameters
   Any questions?
   "During our next Concept Builder, I will be surveying your questions and parameters and providing feedback."
2. Concept Builder: Which One Doesn't Belong? Projectiles
3. If time allows, continue project prep: Steps 1-4 of Project Overview

1. Prepare for Project: Steps 1-5 of Project Overview

1. Trajectory Project
   Work on Step 6 and 7
2. Discuss Tomorrow's Test

1. Prepare for Test
2. Complete all unfinished work