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Unit 1 - Patterns and Measurements
Learning Targets
1.01A - I can design an experiment and/or evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental design, taking into account independent, dependent and control (constant) variables.
1.02B - I understand all measurements have uncertainty. I can estimate the magnitude of this uncertainty and evaluate experimental design to reduce uncertainty.
1.03B - I understand powers of ten, being able to express numbers in scientific notation and convert measurements using the metric system.
1.04B - I can solve for a variable in an algebraic expression.
1.04C - I can solve for two variables in a system of two equations.
1.05A - I can calculate the slope of a linear graph.
1.06B - I can identify of linear, quadratic, and inverse patterns and describe the properties of each.
1.07A - I can interpret linear mathematical models, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.07B - I can interpret inverse or quadratic mathematical models, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.07C - I can interpret any mathematical model, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.08B - I can evaluate the effectiveness of graphical/algebraic models for a given set of data.
1.09C - I can make a reasonable prediction from patterns in lab data that I collect.
1.02B - I understand all measurements have uncertainty. I can estimate the magnitude of this uncertainty and evaluate experimental design to reduce uncertainty.
1.03B - I understand powers of ten, being able to express numbers in scientific notation and convert measurements using the metric system.
1.04B - I can solve for a variable in an algebraic expression.
1.04C - I can solve for two variables in a system of two equations.
1.05A - I can calculate the slope of a linear graph.
1.06B - I can identify of linear, quadratic, and inverse patterns and describe the properties of each.
1.07A - I can interpret linear mathematical models, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.07B - I can interpret inverse or quadratic mathematical models, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.07C - I can interpret any mathematical model, including the meaning of slope, y-intercept, and individual points.
1.08B - I can evaluate the effectiveness of graphical/algebraic models for a given set of data.
1.09C - I can make a reasonable prediction from patterns in lab data that I collect.
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Unit 2 - Motion
Learning Targets
2.01A - I know the difference between position, distance, and displacement (change in position) and I can determine each.
2.02A - I can interpret/draw position-time graphs in terms of the direction of motion, starting position, relative speed, and whether it shows constant velocity.
2.02B - I can interpret/draw position-time graphs with uniform acceleration.
2.03B - I can calculate the velocity or speed from a position-time graph for an object moving at constant velocity over a specified time interval.
2.04A - I can interpret/draw velocity vs. time graphs for objects moving with constant velocity.
2.04B - I can use a velocity-time graph to determine acceleration and starting velocity. I can distinguish the concepts of velocity and acceleration.
2.05B - I can calculate the distance an object has traveled and its change in position from a velocity-time graph
2.06C - I can connect representations of an accelerating object, including x-t graphs, v-t graphs, and a-t graphs, strobe diagrams/motion maps, and written descriptions for objects moving in the positive or negative direction
2.07B - I can use the constant velocity model to solve problems.
2.07C - I can use the constant velocity model to solve advanced problems that may require systems of equations.
2.08B - I can use the constant acceleration model to solve problems.
2.08C - I can use the constant acceleration model to solve advanced problems.
2.02A - I can interpret/draw position-time graphs in terms of the direction of motion, starting position, relative speed, and whether it shows constant velocity.
2.02B - I can interpret/draw position-time graphs with uniform acceleration.
2.03B - I can calculate the velocity or speed from a position-time graph for an object moving at constant velocity over a specified time interval.
2.04A - I can interpret/draw velocity vs. time graphs for objects moving with constant velocity.
2.04B - I can use a velocity-time graph to determine acceleration and starting velocity. I can distinguish the concepts of velocity and acceleration.
2.05B - I can calculate the distance an object has traveled and its change in position from a velocity-time graph
2.06C - I can connect representations of an accelerating object, including x-t graphs, v-t graphs, and a-t graphs, strobe diagrams/motion maps, and written descriptions for objects moving in the positive or negative direction
2.07B - I can use the constant velocity model to solve problems.
2.07C - I can use the constant velocity model to solve advanced problems that may require systems of equations.
2.08B - I can use the constant acceleration model to solve problems.
2.08C - I can use the constant acceleration model to solve advanced problems.
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Unit 3 - Forces
Learning Targets
3.01B - I can apply Newton's first law (law of inertia) to make predictions in physical situations.
3.02A - I understand the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration.
3.03B - I can describe how Newton’s 3rd Law applies to physical situations and identify 3rd law pairs.
3.04A - I can identify the forces acting on an object/system, and draw a force diagram and/or system schema.
3.05A - I can solve force problems for basic perpendicular balanced forces.
3.05B - I can solve unbalanced force problems in the vertical direction (like elevator problems).
3.05C - I can solve problems for perpendicular forces on an object undergoing a centripetal acceleration.
3.06B - I can use equations to perform basic calculations for force problems that include motion, forces of gravity, friction, and springs. Differentiate static and kinetic friction.
3.06C - I can solve advanced problems that require concepts of motion, friction, and/or springs, requiring more than one model/equation.
3.07A - I can add vectors to find the resultant, and resolve vectors into horizontal and vertical components.
3.07B - I can solve problems when there are balanced or unbalanced forces at an angle.
3.07C - I can solve problems when there are forces acting on an incline or in a rotated system.
3.02A - I understand the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration.
3.03B - I can describe how Newton’s 3rd Law applies to physical situations and identify 3rd law pairs.
3.04A - I can identify the forces acting on an object/system, and draw a force diagram and/or system schema.
3.05A - I can solve force problems for basic perpendicular balanced forces.
3.05B - I can solve unbalanced force problems in the vertical direction (like elevator problems).
3.05C - I can solve problems for perpendicular forces on an object undergoing a centripetal acceleration.
3.06B - I can use equations to perform basic calculations for force problems that include motion, forces of gravity, friction, and springs. Differentiate static and kinetic friction.
3.06C - I can solve advanced problems that require concepts of motion, friction, and/or springs, requiring more than one model/equation.
3.07A - I can add vectors to find the resultant, and resolve vectors into horizontal and vertical components.
3.07B - I can solve problems when there are balanced or unbalanced forces at an angle.
3.07C - I can solve problems when there are forces acting on an incline or in a rotated system.