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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will construct an understanding of forces and motion.

Objective 2.01

Measure and mathematically/graphically analyze motion:

  • Frame of reference (all motion is relative - there is no motionless frame).
  • Uniform motion.
  • Acceleration.

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Foucault's pendulum
Students will learn how the scientist Jean Foucault was able to prove that the earth rotates by building and observing the motion of a pendulum. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science