Motion Reading and Worksheet (with Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration)

This motion reading is the perfect way to introduce a unit on motion! Teach kids the difference between speed and velocity, average vs. instantaneous speed, acceleration (with relatable examples), how to read distance-time graphs, and how to use the speed formula to solve real-world problems. Fully replaces a textbook!

Includes both print and digital Google Slides options to assign!

In this activity, students will:

• READ the article Motion: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration.
• DEFINE key vocabulary.
• ANSWER reading comprehension questions. All answers come directly from the article, so no prior knowledge is needed.

⭐ Plus a FREE BONUS worksheet! Includes a challenging extension activity to push kids’ understanding of distance-time graphs. This free add-on portion of the resource does NOT include a digital version.

Topics Include:

• Speed and the speed equation
• Average speed vs. instantaneous speed
• Velocity
• Acceleration and the acceleration equation
• Positive vs. negative acceleration
• Distance-time graphs

Teacher Notes:

• Please note that this motion reading is not editable.
• GO PAPERLESS if you’d like! Includes both print and Google Slides versions!
• Answer keys are always included.
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