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How far does a van move?
This resource introduces the concepts of distance and displacement through the journey made by a delivery van. The first task checks pupils' understanding of the measurement of length and the appropriate units to use. Pupils are then asked to define distance and displacement and look at the similarities and differences. Pupils then apply this knowledge to a diagram of a van's journey by calculating the distance travelled and stating the displacement. The final task ask pupils to draw a scale diagram of the description of a journey by a delivery van and calculate the distance it travels. They must also use the diagram to determine the displacement. More able pupils can be asked to use Pythagoras' theorem to calculate the displacement.
The activity includes:
- teacher notes
- adaptable presentation
- adaptable student activity sheet
- suggested responses
Further education resources that link the world of logistics to suitable lessons and subjects in school can be found on the Generation Logistics Education Hub.
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