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Describing motion in Year 8 Science

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Focus on speed velocity and distance-time graphs. Start with “Describe Velocity and Calculate Relative Motion”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 8 learners practise speed velocity and distance-time graphs.

The activities include Describe Velocity and Calculate Relative Motion, Know How to Calculate Average Speed, Learn About Distance-Time Graphs, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, video, worksheet, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Describe Velocity and Calculate Relative Motion
  • Know How to Calculate Average Speed
  • Learn About Distance-Time Graphs
  • Learn About Relative Motion
  • Understand Acceleration on Distance-Time Graphs
  • Use Distance-Time Graphs to Make Calculations

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak: Calculating Speed

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak: Reading Distance Time Graphs

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Distance-Time Graphs

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Relative Motion Worksheet

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LearnBBC Bitesize

Representing journeys

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PrintOak National Academy

Oak worksheet: Calculating Speed

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