# UTPA STEM/CBI Courses/Physics (General)/Projectile Motion

Course Title: College Physics Lecture Topic: Projectile Motion
Instructor: Mahmoud Gassem
Institution:South Texas College

## Backwards Design

Course Objectives
* Primary Objectives- By the next class period students will be able to:
** Learn and derive the equations for motion in two dimension, also called projectile motion
** Develop solid and systematic problem solving skills
** Lay a foundation that is likely to be used in motion in two dimension
* Sub Objectives- The objectives will require that students be able to:
** Master knowledge of motion in one dimension equation
** Develop knowledge of vectors to transform equations of motion in one dimension to equations of two dimensions.
** Use algebra to solve for unkowns specifically quadratic equation
* Difficulties- Students may have difficulty:
** Making the correct assumptions
** Remembering equations of motion
** Choosing the correct angle when working with components of vectors
** Interpreting results
* Real-World Contexts- There are many ways that students can use this material in the real-world, such as:
** Given the initial velocity, it is possible to determine the exact angle so that a basketball player make the ball go through the hoop.
** It is possible to determine the minumum velocity of a stream of water that hits a target at distance 'd' away, provided that you are given the angle of launch.
Model of Knowledge
* Concept Map
** Differentiate between a scalar and a vector which leads to differentiating between speed and velocity.
** Distinguish between motion in one dimension and motion in two dimension.
** Interpret a graph of motion
** Derive equations for motion in one dimension.
* Content Priorities
** Enduring Understanding
*** Knowledge of vectors
*** Knowledge of the quantities, displacement, velocity, and acceleration, and how to make valid assumptions with respect to them.
** Important to Do and Know
*** How to find vector components
*** Assumptions may vary and you are free to choose the assumptions
*** Choose the coordinate system that works the best for you
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Assessment of Learning
* Formative Assessment
** In Class (groups)
*** Problem solving in groups
*** Lab experiments in groups
** Homework (individual)
*** Homework problems
*** Research paper
* Summative Assessment
** Exams during class

## Legacy Cycle

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THE CHALLENGE
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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES
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RESEARCH & REVISE
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