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Title The physics of the triple jump
Description This didactic sequence integrated by its descriptive lesson plan of the general didactic aspects of the learning activity and activity sheets for students with several activities: 1) An introductory activity for students to explore the variables of the parabolic movement and the dynamics of the triple jump, 2) Multiple choice and developmental questions for students to explore the parameters of firing a projectile, 3) conceptual multiple-choice questions where what has been learned is consolidated and 4) suggested activities such as homework about athlete Yulimar Rojas
Subject Physics
Level High School, Middle School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Demonstration, Discussion Prompts, Guided Activity, Homework, Lab, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Remote Learning
Duration 90 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords motion, parabolic, projectiles, shooting
Simulation(s) Projectile Motion (HTML5), Projectile Motion


Author(s) Jesus Eduardo Villamizar Rincon
School / Organization PhET Fellows
Date submitted 12/28/23
Date updated 12/28/23