Scenario: "The Mystery of the Missing Robot"

Assignment for Students:

• How long does it take Rover to reach the north wall of the hall from the moment you last saw it?
• If Rover changed direction after reaching the wall, in which direction could it now be moving?
• Consider the possible locations where Rover could be after 2, 5, and 10 minutes from the moment you last saw it.

Activity - Investigating Movement:

1.    Choose a simple movement to observe, such as:

• The movement of vehicles (cars, bicycles) on a straight road.
• The movement of people (walking, running) in a sports field or park.
• The fall of objects (e.g., balls) from different heights.

2.    Spend about 10-15 minutes observing the chosen movement. Try to estimate:

• The speed of movement (e.g., fast, slow, accelerating, decelerating).
• The direction of movement (e.g., straight, changing direction).
• Changes in movement (e.g., starting, stopping, changing speed).

Creating a Presentation:

3.    Make a short presentation about your observation:

• Use paper and pencil to create the presentation if you do not have access to a computer.
• Include the title, date, and place of observation.
• Describe what you observed, with a special emphasis on aspects of kinematics you noticed.
• Illustrate your observation with drawings or sketches.

4.    Conclusion:

• Write a brief conclusion about how the concepts of kinematics you learned in school apply to the movement you observed.

Submitting the Assignment:

5.   Submit your presentation to the teacher in the next class or bring it to school if you do not have the option of digital submission.