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− | * Pupils can | + | * Pupils can identify factors which affect reaction time |
− | * Pupils can | + | * Pupils can appreciate that stopping distance is a combination of thinking distance and stopping distance |
+ | * Pupils can list factors which affect thinking distance (the person) and braking distance (the vehicle) | ||
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==[[Specifications|Specification]] References== | ==[[Specifications|Specification]] References== | ||
1.17 describe the factors affecting vehicle stopping distance including speed, mass, road condition and reaction time | 1.17 describe the factors affecting vehicle stopping distance including speed, mass, road condition and reaction time |
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Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can identify factors which affect reaction time
- Pupils can appreciate that stopping distance is a combination of thinking distance and stopping distance
- Pupils can list factors which affect thinking distance (the person) and braking distance (the vehicle)
Specification References
1.17 describe the factors affecting vehicle stopping distance including speed, mass, road condition and reaction time
Starter
Main Body of Lesson
Ruler dropping -
There are lots of computer based reaction timers (dot, BBC sheep and traffic light)
Plenary
Can talk about how improtant reaction times are in the 100m sprint. Here is a useful website with some good facts on.
Homework
Additional Information
Resources Required
Textbook References
Website References
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
Notes
The wikipedia page on mental chronometry is very good, especially the types of tests available. Average response time for simple visual stimuli is 190ms