Speed

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Objective

I can explain what speed means using my own words.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Imagine you are on a bus. What does it mean for the bus to be going fast?

2

If a car and a bicycle travel the same distance, but the car arrives earlier, which one was faster? Explain why.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine a toy car moving across the floor. Explain what it means for the car to have a high speed. Think about a bicycle and a scooter traveling down the street. How would you describe the speed of each if the bicycle is faster than the scooter?

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