Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Physical Science, Algebra, Measurement and Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Educator Guides, Hands-on Activities, Lesson Plans / Activities, Other Multimedia, Websites
Simulator Worksheet A
In this Simulator Worksheet A, you will become familiar with the three simulator panels.
Simulator Worksheet A Educator Guide
Jet Route Panel
• The planes fly at the same altitude.
• Each jet route is 20 feet long.
• The jet routes meet at the 20-foot mark.
Graph Panel
• For each plane, its distance vs. time graph is shown.
• That graph is a straight line.
Equation Panel
• An equation is given for each line on the graph.
• Each equation is written in slope-intercept form: y=mx + b
This activity is part of the Smart Skies: Flyby Math Lessons