Stop: Practice Stopping at Vehicle Intersections
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This is an online game about stopping distance. Learners choose one of three vehicles and one of three speeds. They then decide whether or not to stop for a yellow light and find out how physics and mathematics can affect life and death decisions. Will they safely get through the intersection, stop in time, or get a ticket?
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- free
- Ages 14 - 18
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Computer with internet connection
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Equations and Inequalities
- Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Number and Operations
- Problem Solving
- Algebra
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Momentum and Velocity
- Acceleration
- Newton's Laws
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Motion and Forces
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Games
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use mouse
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection:
- COSI classroom and online acitvities
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, COSI, ©2009
