PS2 - Standard
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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Newton’s second law of motionmathematical relationshipnet forcemacroscopic objectmassaccelerationsystem of objectsmomentumdevicecollisionNewton’s Law of GravitationCoulomb’s Lawgravitational forceelectrostatic forceelectric currentmagnetic fieldmolecular-level structuredesigned materialsscientific informationtechnical information
Skills
- analyze (data for Newton’s second law of motion) #dok3
- use (mathematical representations for momentum conservation) #dok2
- apply (scientific and engineering ideas to design and refine collision devices) #dok3
- use (mathematical representations for Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law) #dok2
- plan and conduct (an investigation relating electric current and magnetic fields) #dok3
- communicate (scientific and technical information about molecular structure and material function) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can recall and define key terms related to force, mass, acceleration, and momentum. #dok1
- I can identify Newton’s second law from provided scientific texts. #dok1
- I can recognize the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in given scenarios. #dok1
- I can use formulas to calculate net force, mass, or acceleration when two variables are known. #dok2
- I can explain, using mathematical representations, how momentum is conserved within a system when no net force is present. #dok2
- I can describe the relationships among gravitational and electrostatic forces using mathematical laws. #dok2
- I can analyze data and determine how force, mass, and acceleration are related in experimental situations. #dok3
- I can design, evaluate, and refine a device to minimize force during collisions using engineering concepts. #dok3
- I can investigate and gather evidence about the relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields. #dok3
- I can communicate how the molecular-level structure of materials affects their function using scientific and technical information. #dok2
- I can make and defend a claim about the relationships modeled by Newton’s second law using collected data. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Forces, motion, and momentum in physical systems can be understood and predicted using mathematical laws and models.
- The design and function of materials and devices depend on scientific principles, especially those governing forces and interactions at both macroscopic and molecular levels.
Essential Questions
- How does Newton’s second law of motion relate force, mass, and acceleration in physical systems?
- In what ways can mathematical representations be used to predict and analyze motion, momentum, and forces?
- How can engineering principles be applied to design devices that minimize forces during collisions?
- What evidence demonstrates the relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields?
- Why does the molecular-level structure of a material impact its effectiveness or function in designed applications?
