Speed and Velocity

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between speed and velocity by describing how velocity includes direction while speed does not.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

What is Speed, Velocity & Acceleration? | Physics

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œA train is traveling at 120 km/h. Is this a description of its speed or its velocity? Explain your answer. A bird flies 15 m/s due north. Is this a description of its speed or its velocity? Explain your answer. ”

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