Learning+Goals+-+Physics


 * Physics Learning Goals: 4th Quarter 2011-12**

**9.5 or 10** ||  **Meets Standard** **8.5 or 9** ||  **Developing Toward Standard** **7.5 or 8** ||  **Doesn’t Meet Standard** **6, 6.5 or 7** || I can **clearly and accurately describe** the velocity and acceleration of objects using different modes (motion maps, written descriptions, graphs, an math/equations). I can **describe and elaborate on** 3 ways that an object can accelerate. || I can **adequately describe** the velocity and acceleration of objects using different modes (see left). I can **describe** 3 ways that an object can accelerate. || I **can partially describe** the velocity and acceleration of objects by all the means listed at the left. I can **describe** 3 ways that an object can accelerate. || I have difficulty with the material, even with teacher guidance/prompts || I can **clearly and accurately** explain and give evidence that illustrate that the horizontal and vertical motion (and forces on) of an object are independent. || I can **adequately** explain and give evidence that illustrate that the horizontal and vertical motion (and forces on) of an object are independent. || I can **partially** explain and give evidence that illustrate that the horizontal and vertical motion (and forces on) of an object are independent. ||  Same as above  || a) I can **clearly and accurately explain and give evidence** for the mathematical relationship between the forces on an object and the motion of the object.
 * **Exceeds Standard**
 * **My work consistently demonstrates __clear, accurate, detailed and comprehensive understanding__ of the concepts and I can skillfully __apply this knowledge to new situations__ to solve problems, make judgments, etc.** || **My work consistently demonstrates an __adequate understanding__ of the concepts and I can apply this knowledge to situations that are similar to those discussed in class, __but not consistently to new situations__.** || **My work consistently demonstrates an __uneven and shaky understanding__ of the concepts and I can only apply this knowledge to __situations that are similar to those discussed in class__.** || **My work consistently demonstrates an __inadequate understanding__ of the concepts and __I have difficulty applying this knowledge to familiar situations,__ even with teacher guidance.** ||
 * **Motion and Forces** ||
 * **__(1) Velocity & Acceleration__**
 * **__(4) Perpendicular components__**
 * **__(5) Balanced & Unbalanced Forces__**

b) I can **consistently and accurately** predict the motion (or forces) on an object given the forces (or motion of) on the object.

c) I can **clearly and accurately** apply this knowledge to explain “apparent” weight (also known as “g force”). || I can **adequately explain and give evidence for** the mathematical relationship between the forces on an object and the motion of the object.

I can **usually** predict the motion (or forces) on an object given the forces (or motion of) on the object.

I can **adequately** apply this knowledge to explain “apparent” weight (also known as “g force”). || I can **partially** explain the mathematical relationship between the forces on an object and the motion of the object.

I **cannot consistently** predict the motion (or force) on an object given the forces (or motion of) on the object.

I **have difficulty** applying this knowledge to explain “apparent” weight (also known as “g force”). ||  Same as above  || I **can clearly and accurately** define and distinguish between mass and weight. I **can clearly and accurately** define mass as “matter” and in terms of “inertia”.
 * **__(6) Mass and Weight__**

I can use this understanding to **clearly and accurately** explain why objects of different mass fall with the same acceleration. || I **can clearly and accurately** distinguish between mass and weight.

I **can adequately** define mass as “matter” and in terms of “inertia”. || I **can partially** define and distinguish between mass and weight.

I **can partially** define mass as “matter” and in terms of “inertia”. ||  Same as above  || I can **consistently and accurately** identify the size and direction of the forces on objects when they interact with one another ("action-reaction" forces). **I can apply this to help explain the size of gravitational and electric forces.** || I can **usually** identify the size and direction of the forces on objects when they interact with one another ("action-reaction" forces). || I can **sometimes** identify the size and direction of the forces on objects when they interact with one another ("action-reaction" forces). ||  Same as above  || I can give **__multiple__** examples of, and **accurately and comprehensively** **explain** how energy is stored, transformed and transferred (especially with waves and electric circuits). I can track energy transfer and transformation using words and diagrams (like pie charts) and **accurately and comprehensively** **explain** how energy is conserved in these transfers and transformations. || I can give **some** examples of, and **adequately explain** how energy is stored, transformed and transferred (especially waves and electric circuits). I can track energy transfer and transformation using words and diagrams (like pie charts) and **adequately** explain how energy is conserved in these transfers and transformations. || I can give **some** examples of how energy is stored, transformed and transferred (especially waves and electric circuits). I can give a “textbook” definition of the Law of Conservation of Energy but my understanding is incomplete. ||  Same as above  || I can explain that gravitational force is proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the distance between their centers. I can accurately apply this information to explain many situations. || I can explain that gravitational force is proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the distance between their centers. I can sometimes apply this information to explain situations. || I can describe the factors that determine the strength of the gravitational force between objects. I can rarely apply this information to explain situations. || See above  || For objects moving along curves, I can state and explain the direction of the acceleration and net force. I can accurately apply this to many situations. || For objects moving along curves, I can state and explain the direction of the acceleration and net force. I can sometimes apply this to situations. || For objects moving along curves, I can state the direction of the acceleration and net force. I can rarely apply this to situations. || See above   ||
 * **__(7) Newton’s 3rd Law__**
 * **__(8) Energy Conservation__**
 * **__(9) Universal Gravity__**
 * **__(10) Circular Motion__**