Teach projectile motion with this complete, no-prep physics lesson designed for 2D motion, vectors, horizontal and angled launches, gravity, and projectile motion problem solving. This resource helps students understand how projectiles move, how horizontal and vertical components interact, and how to solve projectile motion problems using clear, scaffolded strategies.

This lesson includes both Google Slides and PowerPoint versions, making it perfect for digital or in-person learning.

In order, the lesson covers:

• Components of motion
• Types of projectiles
• Gravity and projectiles
• Tackling projectile motion problems
• Vector Addition
• Projectiles with an upward vi
• Angled launch problems (initial vertical velocity)
• Step-by-step projectile motion problem-solving strategies
• Practice problems with scaffolding

Included in the lesson package is:

• Projectile Motion Worksheets
• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• 2 videos embedded into the presentation
• An auto-graded Exit Ticket and a separate quiz with an answer key
• Student lesson handout

Why This Projectile Motion Lesson Works

This lesson provides clear, scaffolded teaching steps for one of the most challenging physics topics: projectile motion.
Students learn how to:

• Separate motion into horizontal and vertical components
• Apply kinematics equations correctly
• Understand how gravity affects vertical motion
• Interpret and solve projectile motion diagrams
• Work through real examples with guided practice
  

The student version includes fill-in-the-blank notes to keep students actively engaged while reducing writing overload—ideal for class discussions and problem-solving activities.

Google and Distance Learning Ready

• This lesson includes both Office and Google formats for ALL resources. The presentation is in PowerPoint and Google Slides while all documents contain Word and Google Doc versions.
• Your resource is perfect for distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom as I've included a link that will automatically create a copy of the resources and put them directly into your Google Drive with one click.
• Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students

Having both options allows you to use either without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It safeguards you in case your department or school decides to go Google 100% and allows you as well as your students to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used.

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

This lesson is part of my Motion Unit which includes the following lessons plus many activities, assessments, etc.

• Lesson 1 - One-Dimensional Motion
• Lesson 2 - Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors
• Lesson 3 - Relative Motion
• Lesson 4 - Acceleration
• Lesson 5 - Projectile Motion

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