Vectors, Scalars, Distance, Displacement
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can analyze a scenario involving motion to identify vector and scalar quantities, and then calculate both the total distance traveled and the overall displacement.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Define scalar and vector quantities, providing an example of each that is different from the examples used in the video.
Explain the difference between distance and displacement in your own words. Use an example (different from the video) to illustrate how they can be different.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A bicycle travels 8 meters north, then turns and travels 5 meters south. Calculate the total distance traveled and the displacement of the bicycle. A runner completes one lap around a circular track with a circumference of 400 meters. What is the total distance run by the runner, and what is the runner's displacement? ”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson
