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Vector Addition 1: Introduction to vector math (Inquiry Based)

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Submission Information

Trish Loeblein authors

ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us contact email

Evergreen High School and PhET CU Boulder school/organization

9/05 submitted

11/08 updated

Contribution Description

Vector Addition 1: Introduction to vector math (Inquiry Based) title

Vector Addition simulations

Vectors component angle position translation phet activity math keywords

The students will use the simulation to learn the goals through an inquiry approach. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: Explain vector representations in their own words, Convert between the of angular form of vectors and the component form, and Add vectors.There are some clicker questions description

High School, Undergraduate - Intro level

Lab, Concept Questions type

Mathematics, Physics subject

120 minutes duration

No answers included

standards compliance

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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