LESSON PLANING ASSIGMENT

WRIITEN BY WAJAHAT SHAH

ROLL NO : 38
SUBMITED TO : SIR AKHYAR
SUBJECT : INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
CLASS : BS EDUCATION FIRST
SEMESTER
Title: Understanding Speed and Velocity in
Physics
Grade Level: 9th - 10th grade

Duration: 2 class periods approxmaitly

Objective:

Students will differentiate between speed and velocity.

Students will be able to calculate speed and velocity using appropriate formulas.
Students will understand the significance of direction in velocity.
Materials:

Whiteboard and markers

Projector and screen
Calculators
Stopwatch or timer
Measuring tape
Worksheet and handouts
Lesson Plan:

Introduction (15 minutes):

Begin the lesson by asking students what they understand about speed and velocity.
Write their responses on the whiteboard.
Introduce the concept of motion, explaining that it involves both speed and direction.
Define speed as the rate of change of distance and velocity as the rate of change of
displacement.
Theory and Formulas (30 minutes):

Use the projector to display slides explaining the formulas for speed and velocity:
Speed (v) = Distance (d) / Time (t)
Velocity (v) = Displacement (Δd) / Time (t)
Discuss the units used to express speed and velocity (m/s or km/h) and their
significance.
Calculations and Practice (30 minutes):

Provide students with examples of calculating speed and velocity using the given
formulas.
Work through a few problems together as a class to ensure understanding.
Hand out a worksheet with practice problems for students to work on individually or
in pairs.
Wrap-up (15 minutes):

Review the key points discussed during the class.

Address any misconceptions or questions students may have.
Assign additional practice problems as homework.

Speed vs. Velocity (20 minutes):

Begin the second class by revisiting the difference between

speed and velocity.
Emphasize that speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only),
while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).
Graphing Motion (30 minutes):

Introduce the concept of distance-time graphs and

displacement-time graphs.
Explain how to interpret and create these graphs for different
types of motion (constant speed, acceleration, deceleration).
Show examples of real-life scenarios and have students sketch
the corresponding graphs.
Practical Application (20 minutes):

Divide the class into groups and provide each group with a
simple experiment involving motion (e.g., rolling a ball down a
ramp).
Instruct the groups to measure the distance and time taken for
the motion and then calculate the speed and velocity.
Have each group present their findings to the class.
Discussion and Reflection (15 minutes):

Lead a class discussion about the significance of direction in

velocity and how it affects motion.
Ask students to reflect on scenarios where speed and velocity might
be different.
Summarize the main concepts learned during the two-day lesson.
Conclusion:
The lesson plan on speed and velocity in physics aims to equip
students with a clear understanding of these fundamental
concepts. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to
differentiate between speed and velocity, calculate their values, and
grasp the significance of direction in velocity. Practical applications
and experiments will help reinforce these concepts and foster a
deeper understanding of motion in the world around them.