HS-PS2-1 - Performance Expectation
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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dataclaimNewton’s second law of motionmathematical relationshipnet forcemacroscopic objectmassacceleration
Skills
- analyze (scientific data sets) #dok3
- support (scientific claims with appropriate evidence) #dok3
- describe (the relationships among net force, mass, and acceleration) #dok1
- calculate (the acceleration or force or mass using Newton’s second law) #dok2
- interpret (real-world scenarios in terms of Newton’s second law) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define Newton’s second law of motion. #dok1
- I can describe the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration. #dok1
- I can calculate acceleration, force, or mass using Newton’s second law equation (F=ma). #dok2
- I can interpret real-world situations using Newton’s second law. #dok2
- I can analyze data to determine if it supports the mathematical relationship described by Newton’s second law. #dok3
- I can support or refute a scientific claim about motion using data and Newton’s second law. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Newton’s second law defines a predictable mathematical relationship among an object’s mass, applied net force, and resulting acceleration.
- Analyzing data through the lens of Newton's second law allows us to explain and predict the motion of objects in everyday and scientific contexts.
Essential Questions
- How does Newton’s second law of motion describe the relationship among force, mass, and acceleration?
- What evidence from data can be used to support claims about how objects move?
- How can we use Newton’s second law to predict the motion of everyday objects?
- Why is analyzing data important when investigating forces and motion?
- In what real-world situations does Newton’s second law apply, and how can we use it to explain or solve problems?
