SCIENTIFIC REASONING

LEARNING GOALS

ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT & DATE:

SR.1 (A) I can identify the phenomena to be

investigated, the explanation to be tested, or
the problem to be solved.

SR.2 (A) I can design a reliable experiment

that investigates the phenomena, tests the
explanation, or solves the problem.

SR.3 (A) I can communicate the details of

an experimental procedure clearly and
completely using words and pictures.

SR.4 (A) I can record and represent data in

a meaningful way.

SR.5 (B) I can analyze data appropriately

and show the analysis clearly and completely.

SR.6 (B) I can represent data graphically

and determine the equation which models
the data.

SR.7 (B) I can identify a pattern in the data

and use the pattern to make predictions.

SR.8 (C) I can make a claim about the

results of an experiment and support the
claim with evidence and reasoning.

SR.9 (C) I can identify possible

uncertainties, evaluate how they affect my
results, and suggest ways to minimize them.
 CONSTANT VELOCITY PARTICLE MODEL
LEARNING GOALS

ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT & DATE:

CV.1 (A) I know the difference between

position, distance, and displacement.

CV.2 (A) I know the difference between

speed and velocity.

CV.3 (A) I can solve problems involving

average speed and average velocity.

CV.4 (B) I can interpret/draw motion maps

for objects moving with constant velocity.

CV.5 (B) I can interpret/draw position vs.

time graphs for objects moving with constant
velocity.

CV.6 (B) I can interpret/draw velocity vs.

time graphs for objects moving with constant
velocity.

CV.7 (C) I can translate between motion

maps, position vs. time graphs, and velocity
vs. time graphs.

CV.8 (C) I recognize when the constant

velocity model applies and I use it when
appropriate.
 BALANCED FORCE PARTICLE MODEL
LEARNING GOALS

ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT & DATE:

BF.1 (A) I can draw an interaction diagram

and specify the system and the surroundings.

BF.2 (A) I know when forces must be

(un)balanced based upon an object’s motion.

BF.3 (B) I can interpret/draw motion

diagrams for objects with changing velocity.

BF.4 (B) I can draw a labeled force diagram

showing all forces acting on an object.

BF.5 (B) I can use force and motion

concepts to determine unknown forces for
objects moving at constant velocity.

BF.6 (C) I can apply the law of reciprocity to

the forces between objects.

BF.7 (C) I know when the balanced force

model applies and use it when appropriate.

BF.8 (C) I can use more than one model

(BFPM and CVPM) to solve a problem for
multiple unknowns.
 EXPERIMENTAL FORCE LAWS
LEARNING GOALS

ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT & DATE:

FL.1 (A) I can know the difference between

mass and weight.

FL.2 (B) I can calculate the weight of an

object on the surface of the earth.

FL.3 (B) I can apply the gravitational force

law to solve problems.

FL.4 (C) I know how mass and separation

distance affects the strength of the
gravitational force between two objects.

FL.5 (A) I know the factors that determine

the amount of friction between two surfaces.

FL.6 (B) I can apply the frictional force law

to solve problems.

FL.7 (B) I can apply the spring force law to

solve problems.

FL.8 (C) I can use more than one model

(BFPM, CVPM) plus experimental force laws
to solve a problem for multiple unknowns.