Honors Physics Goals v2

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Assignment/ Assessment and Date

HP1.1 C SM I can explain proper data collection techniques.

Be able to identify uncertainties in measurement and suggest ways to correct for these uncertainties. (due tomeasuring device, technique, or event) Explain why it is useful to maximize range of data, takemany data points, and taking multiple measurements for each data point.

HP1.2 C SM I can represent data graphically andmathematically.

e able to label and scale a graph, plot data, draw a linear best fit line, find slope and y-intercept w/correct units.-Understand that the appearance of a graph depends on the scale

chosen and uncertainty in the data...don’t be fooled into thinkingthere is a certain pattern when there isn’t or vice versa. Thinkabout how the appearance of the graph would change if the scalechanged, or if the data points graphed were at the ends of their ranges.-Be able to write a math equation for a linear, squared, and inverserelationship - In this equation, distinguish between a variable,number, and units.-Be able to explain why it makes mathematical sense for anequation to go with a graph for a direct proportion, squared

roportion, and inverse proportion.-Be able to explain scaling rules for each proportion. EX “If x doubles, I know what happens to y.”

HP1.3 A SM I can use clear sentences to explain the meaning of various parts of a graph for a scientific experiment.

What information does the y-intercept, slope of a graph tell usabout the experiment? e able to make a written statement about a slope’s number and

units - EX. “The slope is 5 cm/yr, this means that...”

HP1.4 A SM I can make predictions using data depicted in agraph or math equation.

HP1.5 A SM I can distinguish between an experiment and a modeland elaborate on factors that affect whether a model is acceptable.

ncludes why it is beneficial to represent a model in multiple ways.

Not assessed: I can explain the steps of the ‘modeling cycle’ we will be following in class.

Honors Physics - Unit 1 - Scientific Modeling




2.1 C CVPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to representthe motion of an object moving with a constant velocity.

Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs,motion maps. Recognize the features of a diagram that represent constant velocity vs. changing velocity. Be able to translate from one graph to another or todescribe the motion in words based on the graph. Find the average velocity using the slope of an x-t graph. Find the change in position using the area beneath a v-t graph.Write and explain equations that represent CV motion.

2.2 A CVPM I differentiate between position,distance, and displacement.

2.3 A CVPM I can solve problems involving averagespeed and average velocity.

Honors Physics - Unit 2 - Constant Velocity Particle Model




3.1 C BFPM I can draw properly labeled diagrams showingall forces acting on an object.

Includes system, force, net force, and force vector additiondiagrams. I can identify surrounding objects interacting with anobject, and the forces they exert on the object. I know when two surfaces must be experiencing a frictioninteraction.

3.2 C BFPM When given one force, I can describe itsN3L force pair.

3.3 A BFPM I can relate balanced/unbalanced forcesto an object’s constant/changing motion.

Be able to determine the direction of the net forcebased on the object’s motion.

3.4 A BFPM I can use N1L to quantitatively determine the forces acting on an object moving at aconstant velocity.

ncludes angled forces.

Honors Physics - Unit 3 - Balanced Force Particle Mode




4.1 C CAPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to representthe motion of an object moving with a changing velocity.

Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs,acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope othe x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on amotion diagram/graph.Write/derive and explain equations to represent CA motion.

4.2 C CAPM I differentiate between acceleration and velocity.

lso differentiate between velocity and change-in-velocity.

4.3 A CAPM I correctly interpret the meaning of thesign of the acceleration.

The sign of the acceleration matches the sign of theslope on the velocity-vs-time graph.

4.4 A CAPM I can describe the motion of an object in words using the velocity-vs-time graph.

4.5 A CAPM I can solve problems involving objectsthat are accelerating.

Honors Physics - Unit 4 - Constant Acceleration Particle Model




5.1 C UBFPM I use multiple diagrams and graphs torepresent objects moving at a changing velocity.

Motion graphs (x-, v-, a-t), motion map, forcediagram, force vector addition diagram, net forcediagram, system diagram (schema)

5.2 C UBFPM My force diagrams look qualitatively accurate (balanced or unbalanced in the correctdirections, relative sizes of forces).

5.3 A UBFPM I can solve problems using Newton’s2nd Law (Fnet = ma).

Honors Physics - Unit 5 - Unbalanced Force Particle Mode




5.5.1 A NCAPM I can draw and interpret diagrams torepresent the motion of an object moving with a non-constant acceleration.

Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs,acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope othe x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on amotion diagram/graph.Write/derive and explain equations to represent NCAmotion.

5.5.2ANCAPMIcanusederivatives/antiderivativesto

writeequationsfornon-constantacceleration.

5.5.3 A NCAPM I can solve problems involvingobjects that are moving with a changing acceleration.

Honors Physics - Unit 5.5 Non-constant Acceleration Particle Mode




6.1 C 2DM I can solve problems involving objectsexperiencing projectile motion.

dentify when an object is in free fall (the only forceacting on it is F earth ).Use CVPM for x-direction motion, CAPM for y-direction motion of a projectile.

6.2 C 2DM I can accurately represent a projectile inmultiple ways (graphs, diagrams, etc).

Draw separate x- and y- position, velocity,acceleration graphs for the projectile.

6.3 A 2DM I can solve problems involving objectsexperiencing 2D motion with acceleration in bothdirections.

6.4 A MRF I can draw and interpret diagrams to representthe motion (CV, CA) of an object with respect to movingreference frames (CV, CA).

Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs,acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope othe x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on amotion diagram/graph.Write/derive and explain equations to represent motion inmultiple reference frames.

6.5 A MRF I can solve problems involving an objectmoving with respect to a moving reference frame.

Honors Physics - Unit 6 - 2D Motion and Moving Reference Frame




7.1 C COEM I can use words, diagrams, pie charts, and bargraphs (LOLs) to represent the way the “flavor” and totalamount of energy in a system changes (or doesn’t change).

Includes kinetic, elastic, gravitational, and internal storagemechanisms (and later on: rotational kinetic energy)

7.2 C COEM I identify when the total energy of asystem is changing or not changing, and I can identify the reason for the change.

Differentiate between when energy is stored in asystem and energy is transferred into or out of asystem.

7.3 A COEM I can use the relationship between the parallelforce applied to an object and the displacement of the objectto calculate the work done on that object.

I can calculate the work done when the force and thedisplacement are not in the same direction. I can calculate the work done by a particular force as well as the net work done to an object or system. I can find the change in energy for an object by calculatingthe area under an Fparallel-displacement graph.

7.4 A COEM I can use the conservation of energy to solveproblems, starting from my fundamental principle.

I can identify multiple snapshots (states) to analyze for asystem in a given situation. I can define different systems for the same situation, and I can represent the energy and how it changes (or doesn’t change) for each system definition.

7.5 A COEM I differentiate between energy and power.

ncludes calculating average power, instantaeousower, and use of P = Fparallel*v

Honors Physics - Unit 7 - Conservation of Energy Mode




7.5.1 C SDF I can describe the difference betweenconservative and non-conservative forces.

7.5.2ASDFIcandrawandinterpretrepresentationsofa

particlebeingactedonbyapositiondependentforce.

Includesnetforcevs.position,potentialenergyvs.

positiongraphs(called‘potentialenergycurve’)

Icanwrite/manipulatedifferentialN2Lequationsforthe

particle.

Note:Wewilltypicallyassumepositiondependentforcesoccurinfrictionfreeenvironments,whichmeansthe

energyassociatedwiththeparticleisKand/orU

7.5.3ASDFIcandrawandinterpretrepresentationsofa

particlebeingactedonbyavelocitydependentforce.

Determinetheworkdonebythevelocitydependentforce.

Icanwrite/manipulatedifferentialN2Lequationsforthe

particle.

Understandfactorsthataffectthespecialcaseofadrag

orce-area,shape,mediumtravelingthrough,andvelocity

Honors Physics - Unit 7.5 - State (Position or Velocity) Dependent Forces




8.1 C COMM I can calculate the momentum of andthe impulse on an object (or system) with directionand proper units.

ncludes determining impulse by finding the area of aorce vs. time graph (by integration).

8.2 C COMM I can draw and analyze momentum barcharts for 1-D interactions (IF charts).

Know the difference between momentum and velocity(and which is conserved in a collision… hint: it ismomentum, not velocity).dentify when the impulse on a system is zero or non-

zero.

8.3 A COMM I can explain a situation in words usingmomentum concepts.

8.4 A COMM I can use the conservation of momentum to solve 2-D problems.

Honors Physics - Unit 8 - Conservation of Momentum Mode




9.1 C UCM I can explain acceleration in terms of change in direction.

9.2 C UCM I can draw multiple diagrams to representan object moving in a circle at a constant speed.

ncludes motion map, force diagram, net forcediagram

can determine the direction an object would travel if the central net force were removed and explain whythis would happen.

9.3 A UCM I can solve problems using the

mathematical relationship between acceleration,tangential speed, and radius for a an object moving ina circle at a constant speed.

9.4 A UCM I can use Newton’s Law of Gravity to solveproblems involving an object orbiting in a circularpath.

can describe factors that affect the gravitational orce between two masses (inside uniform sphere

later). Explain the difference between big G and little g. Derive an equation for the period of an object

orbiting in a circular path at a constant speed.

9.5 A UCM I can apply Kepler’s Laws to orbital motionto solve problems.

Qualitatively describe how the laws apply to toorbital motion (circular and elliptical)Quantitatively describe how Kepler’s 3rd Law appliesto orbital motion (circular and elliptical)

Derive Kepler’s 3rd law for the case of circular orbit.

Honors Physics - Unit 9 - Uniform Circular Motion Model (and planetary motion)




10.2.1 C BTM I can draw properly labeled diagramsshowing all forces acting on a rigid object at their point of application in order to calculate the torque acting on theobject.

Includes system, force, net force, and force vector additiondiagrams, I can use these diagrams to determine the total torque beingapplied to an object with proper direction and sign.

10.2.2 C BTM I can relate balanced/unbalancedtorque to an object’s constant/changing rotationalmotion..

Be able to determine the direction of the net torquebased on the object’s motion.

can explain how the BTM is related to the BFPM.

10.2.3 C COM I can determine the center of mass for asymmetrically shaped rigid object or a collection of particles.

10.2.4 A MOI I can calculate the moment of inertia for various rigid objects, and for a collection of pointparticles around the center of mass.

Distinguish between moment of inertia and mass. Recognize when it is appropriate to use the “parallel

axis theorem” to determine the MOI.

10.2.5AUBTMIcanapplyN2Lforrotationtovarious

situationstosolveproblems.(T=I*a)

Includeswriting“N2Lforrotationstatements”

Understandwhenitisappropriatetouse“N2Lfor

rotation”andwhentouse“N2L”forlinearmotion.

Beabletousebothinthesameproblem.

Honors Physics - Unit 10.2 - Balanced Torque Model, Center of Mass, Moment ofInertia, Unbalanced Torque Model (N2L for rotation)




10.3.1CCAMMIcancalculatetheangularmomentumof

aparticlearoundachosenpointorarigidobjectwith

directionandpropersign.

10.3.2ACAMMIcanusetheconservationofangular

momentumtosolveproblems.

Note:Conservationofangularmomentumisseparate

romconservationoflinearmomentum.Knowwhenitis

appropriatetouseeach.

Honors Physics - Unit 10.3 - Conservation of Angular Momentum Model



Assignment/ Assessment andDate

10.1 C CAVM I can model the motion of an objectspinning with a constant angular velocity.

ncludes representing the object with θ-t and ω-t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations

Be able to describe how this model relates to theCVPM model

10.2 C CAAM I can model the motion of an objectspinning with a constant angular acceleration.

ncludes representing the object with θ-t and ω-t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations

Be able to describe how this model relates to theCAPM model 10.3 A NCAAM I can model the motion of an objectspinning with a changing angular acceleration.

ncludes representing the object with θ-t and ω-t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations (differential)

Be able to describe how this model relates to the NCAPM model

10.4 A ROTATION I can describe and apply the relationships

between the angular, tangential, and radial components of aspinning object’s motion.

Know the mathematical relationship between tangential velocity of a particle on surface, angular velocity, and radius

Know the mathematical relationship between tangential acceleration, angular acceleration, and radius

Describe the difference between tangential, angular, and radial acceleration

Honors Physics - Unit 10 - ROTATION - Constant Angular Velocity ModelConstant Angular Acceleration Model, Non-constant Angular Acceleration Mode




11.1 C OPM I can draw and interpret diagrams torepresent the motion of an object undergoing simpleharmonic motion (an oscillating particle).

ncludes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-timegraphs, acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps,energy representations, force diagrams

Describe the motion of an object in words based on amotion diagram/graph

11.2 C OPM I can explain the factors that affect theperiod, frequency, and angular velocity (frequency) for

an oscillating particle.

Describe these factors separately for the cases of spring/mass and simple pendulum.

11.3 A OPM I can write and find the solution to adifferential equation to represent the motion of anoscillating particle.

Use this equation to determine the relationshipbetween the max velocity, max acceleration, total energy, and the amplitude of oscillation.

11.4 A OPM I can apply SHM principles to the cases of spring/mass and simple pendulum to solve problems.

Be able to describe the similarities between these twocases and how they relate to UCM.

Honors Physics - Unit 11 - Oscillating Particle Model

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