story graphs

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What is a story graph?

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A story graph is a visual representation of an object's motion over time, showing how distance changes with time.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line?

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A flat line on a graph indicates that the object is not moving; it is at rest.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a steep slope on a graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates that the object is moving quickly; the steeper the slope, the faster the object is moving.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a downward slope on a graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the object is slowing down or decelerating.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object; it occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means that an object is moving at the same rate over time, covering equal distances in equal intervals.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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How can you tell if an object is accelerating on a graph?

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An object is accelerating if the slope of the graph is increasing; the line is getting steeper.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a curve?

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A curve on a graph indicates that the object's speed is changing; it may be accelerating or decelerating.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a story graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time in a story graph.

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What does the y-axis represent in a story graph?

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The y-axis usually represents distance or position in a story graph.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1