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Real World Problem |
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levels, and ability levels are usually intrigued when asked to "buy
in" to real world problems. The study of projectile motion lends
itself to this concept.
Our unit would lend itself to other themes such as:
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Our Real World Problem |
In the movie,
October Sky, the hero is accused of firing his rocket into woods and
causing a fire. In our scenario, students will be shown a
"newspaper clipping" that has an article about a local teen
who is arrested for starting a fire in woods adjacent to a shopping
center. He states that he doesn't think his rocket could have
possibly traveled that far.
His lawyer has asked for our help in clearing his client of this charge. Fortunately, the teen was with friends when he launched his model rocket so its starting position is known. In addition, they also know the maximum velocity that can be attained by this particular rocket.
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