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.


 * Important to Do and Know
 * How to find vector components
 * Assumptions may vary and you are free to choose the assumptions
 * Choose the coordinate system that works the best for you
 * Worth Being Familiar with
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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

Legacy Cycle
OBJECTIVE

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THE CHALLENGE

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GENERATE IDEAS

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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

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RESEARCH & REVISE

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