Physics Unit 1 - Scientific Thinking

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

ST.1 (C) I can identify independent and

dependent variables in an experiment and
make predictions about their relationship.
ST.2 (C) I can explain my choice of measuring
devices, the precision of those devices, and maximize
the range of data in an experiment.

ST.3 (C) I can organize data and make a

graph to represent data.

ST.4 (I) I can write a math model for a linear

relationship.

ST.5 (I) I can interpret graphs and math

models of data to make predictions.

ST.6 (A) I can explain what a scientific

‘model’ is and how a model is created.

ST.7 (A) I can explain and elaborate on

factors that affect whether a model is
acceptable.
ST.8 (A) I can explain how a model is
represented in multiple ways.
 Physics Unit 1 - Scientific Thinking

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

Direct  Proportionality
ST.1 (C) I can explain why it makes
mathematical sense for an equation to go
with a graph for a direct proportion.
ST.2 (C) I can write an equation for a linear
relationship (direction proportion) for a graph.

ST.3  (I)  I  can  explain  the  meaning  of  various  

parts  of  a  direct  proportion  graph  (slope,  y-­‐
intercept)  using  clear  jargon  free  sentences.
ST.4  (A)  I  can  explain  the  scaling  rules  for  a  
direct  proportion.  (EX.  If  x  doubles...I  know  
what  happens  to  y.)

Squared Proportionality
ST.5 (C) I can explain why it makes
mathematical sense for an equation to go
with a graph for a squared proportionality.
ST.6 (I) I can write an equation for a square
relationship for a graph, including a constant
with correct units.
ST.7  (A)  When  possible,  I  can  explain  the  meaning  of  
various  parts  of  a  squared  proportion  graph  (slope,  y-­‐
intercept)  using  clear  jargon  free  sentences.

ST.8  (A)  I  can  explain  the  scaling  rules  for  a  

squared  proportion.  (EX.  If  x  doubles...I  know  
what  happens  to  y.)
 Physics Unit 1 - Scientific Thinking

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

Inverse  Proportionality
ST.9 (C) I can explain why it makes
mathematical sense for an equation to go
with a graph for an inverse proportion.
ST.10 (I) I can write an equation for an
inverse relationship for a graph, including a
constant with correct units.
ST.11  (A)  When  possible,  I  can  explain  the  meaning  of  
various  parts  of  an  inverse  proportion  graph  (slope,  y-­‐
intercept)  using  clear  jargon  free  sentences.

ST.12  (A)  I  can  explain  the  scaling  rules  for  an  

inverse  proportion.  (EX.  If  x  doubles...I  know  
what  happens  to  y.)

ST.13  (A)  I  can  use  graphs,  equations,  and  

scaling  rules  as  tools  to  solve  problems  
involving  different  proportionalities.
 Physics Unit 2 - Constant Velocity Particle Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

CV.1 (C) I can demonstrate the difference

between vector and scalar quantities.

CV.2 (C) I can demonstrate the difference

between position, distance travelled, and
displacement.
CV.3 (C) I can interpret/draw the position
vs. time graph for an object moving with
constant velocity.
CV.4 (I) I can interpret/draw the velocity
vs. time graph for an object moving with
constant velocity.
CV.5 (I) I can interpret/draw motion maps
for objects moving with constant velocity.

CV.6 (A) I can draw the corresponding

representations (x-t, v-t, motion maps, wd)
when given one of them.
CV.7 (A) I can solve problems involving
average speed and average velocity.
 Physics Unit 3 - Constant Acceleration Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

CAM.1 (C) I can explain the difference

between acceleration and velocity.

CAM.2 (C) I can calculate the acceleration of

an object with direction and proper units.

CAM.3 (I) I can interpret the meaning of the

sign of the acceleration.

CAM.4 (I) I can interpret/draw the position

vs. time graph for an object that is
accelerating.
CAM.5 (I) I can interpret/draw the velocity
vs. time graph for an object that is
accelerating.
CAM.6 (I) I can interpret/draw motion
maps for objects that are accelerating.

CAM.7 (A) I can draw the corresponding

representations (x-t, v-t, a-t, motion maps, wd) when
given one of them for for an object that is accelerating.

CAM.8 (A) I can use graphs/equations to

solve problems involving objects that are
accelerating.
 Physics Unit 4 - Balanced Force Particle Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

BFPM.1 (C) I can add and subtract vectors

by drawing a vector addition diagram.

BFPM.2 (C) I can draw a properly labeled

system, force, force vector addition, and net
force diagrams for a chosen system/object.
BFPM.3  (C)  I  can  explain  the  difference  
between  mass  and  weight.

BFPM.4 (I) I can determine if the forces acting on an

object should be balanced based on its motion, or
determine the motion of an object based on whether
or not the forces acting on it are balanced.
BPFM.5 (I) I can calculate/determine the
magnitude of forces in Newtons.

BPFM.6 (I) I can determine components of

angled vectors.

BPFM.7 (A) I can solve problems involving

forces at an angle.

BPFM.8 (A) I can identify force pairs and

describe the magnitude of these forces
during an interaction.
 Physics Unit 5 - Unbalanced Force Particle Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

UBFPM.1 (C) I can describe the relationship

between net force, mass, and acceleration.

UBFPM.2 (C) I can determine if the forces acting on

an object should be unbalanced based on its motion,
or determine the motion of an object based on
whether or not the forces acting on it are balanced.
UBFPM.3 (I) I can represent a situation involving a
constantly accelerating object in multiple ways
(system, force, and net force diagrams, motion
representations)
UBFPM.4 (I) I can determine the direction of
the acceleration based on the direction of the
net force acting on an object.
UBFPM.5 (A) I can use N2L to determine the
magnitude and direction of forces acting on an
object moving with a constant acceleration.
 Physics Unit 6 - 2D Motion Particle Model and Uniform Circular Motion Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

2DPM.1 (C) I can solve problems involving

free fall.

2DPM.2 (C) I can write a coherent report to justify

whether an object is experiencing projectile motion
based on representations of its motion.

2DPM.3 (I) I can draw accurate

representations for the vertical and horizontal
motion of a projectile.
2DPM.4 (A) I can solve problems involving
objects experiencing projectile motion.

UCM.1 (C) I can explain acceleration in terms

of change in direction.

UCM.2 I can determine the direction of the

change in velocity, acceleration, and net
force for an object moving in a circle.
UCM.3 (C) I can draw accurate
representations (motion map, force diagram)
of an object experiencing UCM.
UCM.4 (I) I can determine the direction an object
would travel if the central net force were removed
and explain why this will happen.
 Physics Unit 7 - Energy Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

E.1 (C) I can graphically show and analyze

the behavior (force vs. stretch) of a spring.

E.2 (C) I can use words, diagrams, pie charts, and bar
graphs (LOLs) to represent the way the total amount
of energy in a system changes (or doesn’t change) in
multiple situations.
E.3 (C) I can calculate a system’s elastic
energy, gravitational potential energy, and
kinetic energy.
E.4 (I) I can apply energy conservation to
solve problems.

E.5 (I) I can identify internal (thermal) energy

as the random vibration of particles in the
system.
E.6 (I) I can determine the change in energy
of a system (work) using a Fparallel-ext vs.
Displacement graph.
E.7 (A) I can analyze the energy transfer for
a given phenomena by choosing more than
one system.
E.8 (A) I can determine the rate of energy
transfer (power) into/out of/within a system.
 Physics Unit 8 - Conservation of Momentum Model

Assignment/ Assessment and Date

COMM.1 (C) I know the difference between

momentum, impulse, force, and velocity.

COMM.2 (C) I can calculate the momentum

of an object (or system) with direction and
proper units.
COMM.3 (C) I can draw and analyze a
diagram (picture) and velocity-mass graph to
represent 1-D interactions.
COMM.5 (I) I can use the conservation of
momentum to solve problems.

COMM.6 (I) I know the relationship between

average force and time for a given
momentum transfer (impulse).
COMM.7 (A) I can calculate the momentum
transfer (impulse) into/out of a system with
direction and proper units.
COMM.8 (A) I can determine impulse using a
force vs. time graph.

COMM.9 (A) I can use momentum transfer

(impulse) to solve different problems.