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Distance from centre of carousel
A person is shown spinning around on a playground ‘carousel’ before getting off and walking away. The task is to graph the distance of the person from the centre of the carousel against time. Whilst the person is spinning on the carousel the resulting graph shows that distance is constant. This story can be used as...
Distance from the bench
A person is shown exercising using weights whilst lying on a bench. As the weight is lifted the arms of the person curl around, so that the distance from the bench is not linear with time. As the exercise progresses it takes longer to do each bench press. Finally the weights are placed back on the resting stand....
Distance from the camera
A person is shown spinning around on a playground ‘carousel’ before getting off and walking away. The task is to graph the distance of the person from the camera against time. The resulting graph has periodicity and non-linear elements. This story can be used as a complement to ‘Distance from centre of carousel’...
Distance from the home plate
A player is shown on a baseball pitch. They run around the bases before returning to the home plate. The speed varies between the different bases. The task is to draw a graph of the player’s distance from the home plate against time. The graph shows linear piecewise sections.
Distance from the home...
Distance-time and Velocity-time Graphs
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service, this activity takes students through a step-by-step approach to understanding the basic principles of distance-time and velocity-time graphs. Working through the activity will help students to:
* Understand the terms distance, time, velocity and...
Distance/Time Graphs
This video resource from Teachers TV is presented by Fran and Dave, who demonstrate practical applications of mathematics as they investigate how distance/time graphs can be used to measure sporting fitness.
Graphics demonstrate how the speed at different stages of a journey is calculated. Data, collected...
Distribution and abundance of species
This is a modelling activity where students use sampling techniques to determine the distribution and abundance of organisms in a simulated habitat. Students will simulate the mark–release–recapture technique (Lincoln Index) for estimating population sizes of mobile species.
Curriculum links include: ...
Through the use of detailed case studies and scientific theories, the books in the 'Timeline: Life on Earth' series discuss how changes are studied, what the evidence reveals, and how such changes have had - and continue to have - an impact on Earth.
Ditch the dirt
This challenge enables pupils to model and test filters as a way of making dirty water cleaner. It can also be used to explore ways of making water safe to drink. Curriculum links include separation techniques and pure substances.
The challenge can provide a focus for National Science and Engineering Week,...