Appendix
Standards
NGSS Standard Integration
The unit will incorporate standards from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in Unit I and II. The focus will be primarily on the nature of motion and the factors that influence an object’s speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
- Newton’s second law accurately predicts changes in the motion of macroscopic objects. (HS-PS2-1) I
- If a system interacts with objects outside itself, the total momentum of the system can change; however, any such change is balanced by changes in the momentum of objects outside the system. (HS-PS2-2) (HS-PS2-3) I
- Momentum is defined for a particular frame of reference; it is the mass times the velocity of the object (HS-PS2-2) I
Crosscutting Concepts
- When investigating or describing a system, the boundaries and initial conditions of the system need to be defined and their inputs and outputs analyzed and described using models. (HS-PS3-4) I.
Science & Engineering Practices
- Use mathematical representation of phenomena to describe explanations. (HS-PS2-2) I
- Analyze data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to make valid and reliable scientific claims or determine an optimal design solution. (HS-PS2-1)
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