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Velocity Jokes (Particle Motion Practice)


Last year, I decided to create a Breakout, so I used some of these questions for that. However, I thought I would share the stations activity that I used to do with Particle Motion. 
I have 12 cards posted around the room. Each card has a multiple choice question with words next to the answers. Students must work in groups to answer the questions while showing all work on the student worksheet. When the students have finished all stations, one person from the group grabs a sheet from me! The sheet has many blanks and the students must unscramble the words to create a joke. 

This is just another way for students to practice this important concept! It also allows them to work on AP "like" exam questions. I know that the exam has moved to 4 answer choices, but I kinda enjoy the throwback to the old days! 

Even though, I switched to a Breakout, I know that I have this just in case  I don't have enough time! 


~RJ

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  1. UnknownOctober 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    I really like the problems on this assignment. My class actually just completed it, but we cannot figure out the joke. It is driving us all crazy. Could you help us please?

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    1. MathNovember 17, 2022 at 7:52 AM

      I"m thinking the first part is Why couldn't the parents cosine a loan, but I can't figure out the rest.

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