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Title Introduction to vectors
Description Didactic sequence integrated by its lesson plan with the general pedagogical aspects of the learning activity and activity sheets for students with the following activities: 1) Introduction activity for students to reinforce their previous knowledge 2) let's talk about vectors: with multiple choice questions and development to understand vectors and their elements and 3) conceptual multiple choice questions where what has been learned is consolidated
Subject Mathematics, Physics
Level High School, Middle School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Demonstration, Discussion Prompts, Guided Activity, Lab, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Remote Learning
Duration 90 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords angle, direction, modulus, representation, vectors
Simulation(s) Vector Addition (HTML5), Vector Addition


Author(s) Jesus Eduardo Villamizar Rincon
School / Organization PhET Fellows
Date submitted 12/27/23
Date updated 12/27/23