n Modeling Instruction lessons, most units start with a ‘paradigm lab’ that initiates development of a conceptual model for the unit (‘concepts before math’). When introducing forces, the model presented here develops the relationship between ‘pushes’ and changes in motion. This post explains the procedures and pedagogical rationale for this activity.
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A member of a physics teacher ed group asked the following question: First time physics teacher here with a graphing question- What would a velocity vs time graph look like if a car was to change direction without slowing down? I got this question and was not able to answer it. Thanks for your help!