Honors Physics - Unit 1 - Scientific Modeling Assignment/ Assessment and Date

HP1.1 C SM I can explain proper data collection techniques. Be able to identify uncertainties in measurement and suggest ways to correct for these uncertainties. (due to measuring device, technique, or event) Explain why it is useful to maximize range of data, take many data points, and taking multiple measurements for each data point. HP1.2 C SM I can represent data graphically and mathematically.
Be able to label and scale a graph, plot data, draw a linear best fit line, find slope and y-intercept w/correct units. -Understand that the appearance of a graph depends on the scale chosen and uncertainty in the data...dont be fooled into thinking there is a certain pattern when there isnt or vice versa. Think about how the appearance of the graph would change if the scale changed, or if the data points graphed were at the ends of their ranges. -Be able to write a math equation for a linear, squared, and inverse relationship - In this equation, distinguish between a variable, number, and units. -Be able to explain why it makes mathematical sense for an equation to go with a graph for a direct proportion, squared proportion, and inverse proportion. -Be able to explain scaling rules for each proportion. EX If x doubles, I know what happens to y. HP1.3 A SM I can use clear sentences to explain the meaning of various parts of a graph for a scientific experiment. What information does the y-intercept, slope of a graph tell us about the experiment? Be able to make a written statement about a slopes number and units - EX. The slope is 5 cm/yr, this means that...

HP1.4 A SM I can make predictions using data depicted in a graph or math equation.
HP1.5 A SM I can distinguish between an experiment and a model and elaborate on factors that affect whether a model is acceptable. Includes why it is beneficial to represent a model in multiple ways.

Not assessed: I can explain the steps of the modeling cycle we will be following in class.

Honors Physics - Unit 2 - Constant Velocity Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

2.1 C CVPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object moving with a constant velocity. Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs, motion maps. Recognize the features of a diagram that represent constant velocity vs. changing velocity. Be able to translate from one graph to another or to describe the motion in words based on the graph. Find the average velocity using the slope of an x-t graph. Find the change in position using the area beneath a v-t graph. Write and explain equations that represent CV motion.

2.2 A CVPM I differentiate between position, distance, and displacement. 2.3 A CVPM I can solve problems involving average speed and average velocity.

Honors Physics - Unit 3 - Balanced Force Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

3.1 C BFPM I can draw properly labeled diagrams showing all forces acting on an object. Includes system, force, net force, and force vector addition diagrams. I can identify surrounding objects interacting with an object, and the forces they exert on the object. I know when two surfaces must be experiencing a friction interaction.

3.2 C BFPM When given one force, I can describe its N3L force pair.

3.3 A BFPM I can relate balanced/unbalanced forces to an objects constant/changing motion. Be able to determine the direction of the net force based on the objects motion. 3.4 A BFPM I can use N1L to quantitatively determine the forces acting on an object moving at a constant velocity. Includes angled forces.

Honors Physics - Unit 4 - Constant Acceleration Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

4.1 C CAPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object moving with a changing velocity. Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs, acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope of the x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on a motion diagram/graph. Write/derive and explain equations to represent CA motion.

4.2 C CAPM I differentiate between acceleration and velocity. Also differentiate between velocity and change-invelocity. 4.3 A CAPM I correctly interpret the meaning of the sign of the acceleration. The sign of the acceleration matches the sign of the slope on the velocity-vs-time graph. 4.4 A CAPM I can describe the motion of an object in words using the velocity-vs-time graph.

4.5 A CAPM I can solve problems involving objects that are accelerating.

Honors Physics - Unit 5 - Unbalanced Force Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

5.1 C UBFPM I use multiple diagrams and graphs to represent objects moving at a changing velocity. Motion graphs (x-, v-, a-t), motion map, force diagram, force vector addition diagram, net force diagram, system diagram (schema) 5.2 C UBFPM My force diagrams look qualitatively accurate (balanced or unbalanced in the correct directions, relative sizes of forces).

5.3 A UBFPM I can solve problems using Newtons 2nd Law (Fnet = ma).

Honors Physics - Unit 5.5 Non-constant Acceleration Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

5.5.1 A NCAPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object moving with a nonconstant acceleration. Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs, acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope of the x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on a motion diagram/graph. Write/derive and explain equations to represent NCA motion.

5.5.2 A NCAPM I can use derivatives/antiderivatives to write equations for non-constant acceleration. 5.5.3 A NCAPM I can solve problems involving objects that are moving with a changing acceleration.

Honors Physics - Unit 6 - 2D Motion and Moving Reference Frame Assignment/ Assessment and Date

6.1 C 2DM I can solve problems involving objects experiencing projectile motion. Identify when an object is in free fall (the only force acting on it is Fearth). Use CVPM for x-direction motion, CAPM for ydirection motion of a projectile.

6.2 C 2DM I can accurately represent a projectile in multiple ways (graphs, diagrams, etc). Draw separate x- and y- position, velocity, acceleration graphs for the projectile. 6.3 A 2DM I can solve problems involving objects experiencing 2D motion with acceleration in both directions.
6.4 A MRF I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion (CV, CA) of an object with respect to moving reference frames (CV, CA). Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs, acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps. Find the instantaneous or average velocity from the slope of the x-t graph. Find average acceleration from the slope of a v-t graph. Find change-in-position from the area beneath a v-t graph. Find change-in-velocity from the area beneath an a-t graph. Describe the motion of an object in words based on a motion diagram/graph. Write/derive and explain equations to represent motion in multiple reference frames.

6.5 A MRF I can solve problems involving an object moving with respect to a moving reference frame.

Honors Physics - Unit 7 - Conservation of Energy Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

7.1 C COEM I can use words, diagrams, pie charts, and bar graphs (LOLs) to represent the way the flavor and total amount of energy in a system changes (or doesnt change). Includes kinetic, elastic, gravitational, and internal storage mechanisms (and later on: rotational kinetic energy)

7.2 C COEM I identify when the total energy of a system is changing or not changing, and I can identify the reason for the change. Differentiate between when energy is stored in a system and energy is transferred into or out of a system.
7.3 A COEM I can use the relationship between the parallel force applied to an object and the displacement of the object to calculate the work done on that object. I can calculate the work done when the force and the displacement are not in the same direction. I can calculate the work done by a particular force as well as the net work done to an object or system. I can find the change in energy for an object by calculating the area under an Fparallel-displacement graph. 7.4 A COEM I can use the conservation of energy to solve problems, starting from my fundamental principle. I can identify multiple snapshots (states) to analyze for a system in a given situation. I can define different systems for the same situation, and I can represent the energy and how it changes (or doesnt change) for each system definition.

7.5 A COEM I differentiate between energy and power. Includes calculating average power, instantaeous power, and use of P = Fparallel*v

Honors Physics - Unit 7.5 - State (Position or Velocity) Dependent Forces Assignment/ Assessment and Date

7.5.1 C SDF I can describe the difference between conservative and non-conservative forces.

7.5.2 A SDF I can draw and interpret representations of a particle being acted on by a position dependent force. Includes net force vs. position, potential energy vs. position graphs (called potential energy curve) I can write/manipulate differential N2L equations for the particle. Note: We will typically assume position dependent forces occur in friction free environments, which means the energy associated with the particle is K and/or U

7.5.3 A SDF I can draw and interpret representations of a particle being acted on by a velocity dependent force. Determine the work done by the velocity dependent force. I can write/manipulate differential N2L equations for the particle. Understand factors that affect the special case of a drag force - area, shape, medium traveling through, and velocity

Honors Physics - Unit 8 - Conservation of Momentum Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

8.1 C COMM I can calculate the momentum of and the impulse on an object (or system) with direction and proper units. Includes determining impulse by finding the area of a force vs. time graph (by integration). 8.2 C COMM I can draw and analyze momentum bar charts for 1-D interactions (IF charts). Know the difference between momentum and velocity (and which is conserved in a collision hint: it is momentum, not velocity). Identify when the impulse on a system is zero or nonzero. 8.3 A COMM I can explain a situation in words using momentum concepts. 8.4 A COMM I can use the conservation of momentum to solve 2-D problems.

Honors Physics - Unit 9 - Uniform Circular Motion Model (and planetary motion) Assignment/ Assessment and Date

9.1 C UCM I can explain acceleration in terms of change in direction. 9.2 C UCM I can draw multiple diagrams to represent an object moving in a circle at a constant speed. Includes motion map, force diagram, net force diagram I can determine the direction an object would travel if the central net force were removed and explain why this would happen. 9.3 A UCM I can solve problems using the mathematical relationship between acceleration, tangential speed, and radius for a an object moving in a circle at a constant speed. 9.4 A UCM I can use Newtons Law of Gravity to solve problems involving an object orbiting in a circular path. I can describe factors that affect the gravitational force between two masses (inside uniform sphere later). Explain the difference between big G and little g. Derive an equation for the period of an object orbiting in a circular path at a constant speed. 9.5 A UCM I can apply Keplers Laws to orbital motion to solve problems. Qualitatively describe how the laws apply to to orbital motion (circular and elliptical) Quantitatively describe how Keplers 3rd Law applies to orbital motion (circular and elliptical) Derive Keplers 3rd law for the case of circular orbit.

Honors Physics - Unit 10.2 - Balanced Torque Model, Center of Mass, Moment of Inertia, Unbalanced Torque Model (N2L for rotation) Assignment/ Assessment and Date

10.2.1 C BTM I can draw properly labeled diagrams showing all forces acting on a rigid object at their point of application in order to calculate the torque acting on the object. Includes system, force, net force, and force vector addition diagrams, I can use these diagrams to determine the total torque being applied to an object with proper direction and sign.

10.2.2 C BTM I can relate balanced/unbalanced torque to an objects constant/changing rotational motion.. Be able to determine the direction of the net torque based on the objects motion. I can explain how the BTM is related to the BFPM. 10.2.3 C COM I can determine the center of mass for a symmetrically shaped rigid object or a collection of particles. 10.2.4 A MOI I can calculate the moment of inertia for various rigid objects, and for a collection of point particles around the center of mass. Distinguish between moment of inertia and mass. Recognize when it is appropriate to use the parallel axis theorem to determine the MOI. 10.2.5 A UBTM I can apply N2L for rotation to various situations to solve problems. (T=I*a) Includes writing N2L for rotation statements Understand when it is appropriate to use N2L for rotation and when to use N2L for linear motion. Be able to use both in the same problem.

Honors Physics - Unit 10.3 - Conservation of Angular Momentum Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

10.3.1 C CAMM I can calculate the angular momentum of a particle around a chosen point or a rigid object with direction and proper sign.

10.3.2 A CAMM I can use the conservation of angular momentum to solve problems. Note: Conservation of angular momentum is separate from conservation of linear momentum. Know when it is appropriate to use each.

Honors Physics - Unit 10 - ROTATION - Constant Angular Velocity Model, Constant Angular Acceleration Model, Non-constant Angular Acceleration Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

10.1 C CAVM I can model the motion of an object spinning with a constant angular velocity. Includes representing the object with -t and -t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations Be able to describe how this model relates to the CVPM model 10.2 C CAAM I can model the motion of an object spinning with a constant angular acceleration. Includes representing the object with -t and -t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations Be able to describe how this model relates to the CAPM model 10.3 A NCAAM I can model the motion of an object spinning with a changing angular acceleration. Includes representing the object with -t and -t graphs, angle motion maps, written description, and equations (differential) Be able to describe how this model relates to the NCAPM model
10.4 A ROTATION I can describe and apply the relationships between the angular, tangential, and radial components of a spinning objects motion. Know the mathematical relationship between tangential velocity of a particle on surface, angular velocity, and radius Know the mathematical relationship between tangential acceleration, angular acceleration, and radius Describe the difference between tangential, angular, and radial acceleration

Honors Physics - Unit 11 - Oscillating Particle Model Assignment/ Assessment and Date

11.1 C OPM I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion (an oscillating particle). Includes position-vs-time graphs, velocity-vs-time graphs, acceleration vs. time graphs, motion maps, energy representations, force diagrams Describe the motion of an object in words based on a motion diagram/graph 11.2 C OPM I can explain the factors that affect the period, frequency, and angular velocity (frequency) for an oscillating particle. Describe these factors separately for the cases of spring/mass and simple pendulum. 11.3 A OPM I can write and find the solution to a differential equation to represent the motion of an oscillating particle. Use this equation to determine the relationship between the max velocity, max acceleration, total energy, and the amplitude of oscillation. 11.4 A OPM I can apply SHM principles to the cases of spring/mass and simple pendulum to solve problems. Be able to describe the similarities between these two cases and how they relate to UCM.