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Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Calculating Speed Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: All students should be able to calculate speed using the S=D/T triangle. Most students should be able to calculate speed as a compound measure of distance and time. Some students should be able to convert between units of speed using equivalent ratios. Keywords: Speed, Distance, Time, Equivalent ratio, Compound Measure Learning Activities Starter/Introduction Students recap calculating with units of time and using the 24 hour clock. To support the class it may be helpful to provide a time line detailing the predicted and actual arrival and departure times. Have solutions presented on mini whiteboards for assessment and feedback. Development Students need to understand that speed is a compound measurement of distance and time and that a change in one will affect the other. Ideally, students will understand, and later, be able to manipulate the formula in order to calculate a distance or time when the speed is known. To derive the units of each measurement it is important to consider the dimensions when performing the calculations. For instance,
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Resources: Mini-whiteboards Calculators

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Depending on the ability of the class it may be beneficial to use the cover up method

For instance, to calculate Speed when Distance and Time are known students can see that D is above T therefore To calculate the Distance it can
with the triangle. be seen D=ST therefore, Distance is a product of speed and time. Demonstrate the use of equivalent ratios to convert between units of time. For example, 6m/s to km/h. Have the class attempt the problems on mini-whiteboards to assess progress and feedback. The class should be able to attempt the problems on the third slide independently. Feedback the solutions throughout to maintain pace. Plenary The plenary challenges the students to calculate the speed of a journey when the time is given in minutes rather than hours. Use a time line to split the journey into two parts so that the calculated speed between the two can be compared. It may help to attempt this using equivalent ratios. Differentiation

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More able: Students could convert metres per second to kilometres per hour using equivalent ratios. Less Able Students may need to calculate speed when time is given in decimal form, e.g., 1.25 hours rather than 1 hour 15 minutes.