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MathSamurai: Physics Fun - The "Big Five" Kinematic Equations

Get familiar with the "Big Five" formulas for motion in basic physics, involving combinations of velocity, acceleration, time, and position. This class will cover the equations, their derivations, and their applications.

Mr. Kelsey P. ケルシー先生

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(372)

What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Let's take a look at the kinematic equations, a set of formulas designed to help us figure out the basic physics of linear motion in a large number of situations. 

Along with slides for each equation, we will use Desmos and application problems to work out how these equations derived and their uses. While much of the class will be lecture-style, especially in deriving the equations, I will also be prompting students to contribute by helping us all decide which equations are appropriate for which problems we encounter. 

I believe that the only way to really learn mathematics as a skill, and not simply an intellectual exercise, is by doing mathematics. With this in mind, students will also be prompted to work out some problems on their own before sharing or receiving assistance.

Learning Goals

Students will become familiar with the standard five kinematic equations often taught in high school and college physics courses.

Students will be invited to problem-solve together with the teacher to work out solutions to basic physics problems.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Mr. Kelsey P. ケルシー先生

Joined February, 2019

4.9

372reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Colorado Teaching Certificate in Mathematics

Bachelor's Degree from Gustavus Adolphus College

I'm a professional math, philosophy, logic, and language tutor, writer, and super-learning advocate. I am certified through the Praxis II (5161) exam to teach high school mathematics (pre-algebra through calculus), but my range of subjects has included ACT/SAT test prep, college-level mathematics, science, logic, languages, and philosophy. 

As of March of 2019, I have had over 1000 registered tutoring hours on top of 3+ years of experience teaching in the classroom. This background, coupled with my bent for lifelong learning, has given me a knack for finding and rounding out students' weak spots and boosting their confidence in themselves. I've helped many students find the joy in learning math, language, and philosophy by helping them "crack the code" and dissolve the illusion so often impressed on us that everything about these subjects is difficult, complicated, or even impenetrable. It's not.

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