Describing Motion

Students will use a motion sensor to investigate how position, velocity, and acceleration may all be described and quantified when explaining motion.

Grade Level: Middle School

Subject: Physical Science

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We use a motion sensor to investigate how position, velocity, and acceleration may all be described and quantified when explaining motion. Supports PASCO's...

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Middle School Science Extension Lab Station

Middle School Science Extension Lab Station

Includes the four complementary wireless sensors to the Middle School Science Starter Lab Station.

Middle School Science Starter Lab Station

Middle School Science Starter Lab Station

This Starter Lab Station includes the wireless temperature, motion, light, and pH sensors used to perform key lab activities from the Essential Middle School Science Lab Manual.

Motion Sensor

Wireless Motion Sensor

The Wireless Motion Sensor uses ultrasound to measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of objects.

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