Learning Map
ScienceForces & Motionusually ages 11–12

Speed & Distance-Time Graphs

Calculate average speed using the equation speed = distance ÷ time, represent journeys on distance-time graphs, and interpret gradient as speed and flat sections as stationary periods

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If your child tracked a cycle ride on a map and knew how far they went and how long it took, could they calculate the average speed — and then sketch a rough graph showing the journey including a stop for lunch?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Reading Distance-Time Graphsages 10–13Calculating speed and representing journeys on distance-time graphs requires being able to plot and read these graphs
Compound Unitsages 11–14Calculating speed as distance ÷ time applies compound-unit thinking from Math
Speed & Distance-Time Graphsthis skill · ages 11–12
Unlocks
Relative Motionages 11–12Relative motion requires first being able to calculate and describe speed — without that foundation, comparing speeds of different observers is abstract

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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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