This Week in Our Classroom:
This week, our Grade 11 students explored kinematics through the lens of calculus, examining how derivatives describe motion. We investigated velocity and acceleration as the first and second derivatives of position, and analyzed motion scenarios using graphs and real-life contexts. Students worked on interpreting displacement, speed, and direction from calculus-based models, bringing abstract concepts to life.
Student Spotlight:
Shoutout to Maria for making strong connections between graphical motion representations and derivative functions—her explanation of how negative acceleration affects motion really helped clarify the concept for others!
Looking Ahead:
Next week, we’ll continue applying calculus to motion by exploring total distance traveled, motion with changing acceleration, and solving real-world application problems. Students will also begin a mini-investigation project involving motion data!