Name: _________________________________
Period: _____
Unit 1: Constant Velocity Kinematics
BIG IDEA 3: The interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces.
3.A.1.1: The student is able to express the motion of an object using narrative, mathematical, and
graphical representations. [SP 1.5, 2.1, 2.2]
3.A.1.2: The student is able to design an experimental investigation of the motion of an object. [SP 4.2]
3.A.1.3: The student is able to analyze experimental data describing the motion of an object and is able to
express the results of the analysis using narrative, mathematical, and graphical representations. [SP 5.1]
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Check off the study skills you PLAN to use this unit in the first column below
Check off the study skills you USED to move from ? or ! to  in the second column.
Use the blank spaces to create your own study skills.
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Review labs, notes, packet and activities. Use
the calendar to make sure you review
everything.
Have a family member or friend quiz me
orally.
Meet with my teacher in the morning for extra
help.
Complete and review (by reworking problems)
all problem sets, check-ups, practice tests, and
quizzes.
Use the Objective Checklist throughout unit to
assess understanding.
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Re-read or review all assigned readings (textbook,
handouts, online).
Find a study buddy from Physics who understands
the material and I can work well with.
Use the Objective checklist as a Study Guide for end
of unit test/quiz.
Start studying early! (Not just the night before the
test.)
Ask and answer questions during class.
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Use the learning target checklist as your personal guide to assess your level of readiness for quizzes and the unit test.
Circle the descriptor that best describes how you feel about your mastery of each objective.
NOTE: IF IT IS NOT A , YOU PROBABLY ARE NOT READY FOR THE QUIZ / TEST!!!!!
Vocabulary
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Dot Diagram (Motion Map)
Common metric prefixes (centi, milli, kilo)
% Difference (% Error)
Distance vs. Displacement
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Average Speed vs. Average Velocity
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I understand Graphing Relationships. This means I can:
a. Express what a direct, indirect, and quadratic relationship between
two variables would visually through a graph
b. Express what a direct, indirect, quadratic relationship between two
variables using equations
c. Identify dependant and independent variables from a graph.
I am able to express the motion of an object using narrative, mathematical, and
graphical representations. This means I can:
a. Design a lab procedure to explain the motion of an object.
b. Calculate the speed of various objects with a given distance and time
c. I can create a Position Time (PT Graph) of various objects traveling
at a constant velocity.
d. I can create a Velocity Time (VT Graph) of various objects traveling
at a constant velocity.
I am able to analyze the motion expressed in a Motion Graph or a Dot
Diagram (Motion Map). This means I can:
a. Tell which of two objects is travelling faster.
b. Tell which of two objects will reach a set distance first.
c. Tell what relative direction an object is traveling in.
d. Tell which of two objects has travelled further.
I understand how to properly measure distances and time. This means I can:
a. Select an appropriate instrument for measuring distances and time.
b. Properly read a metric ruler, meter stick, or metric tape measure and
record to the proper number of significant digits with appropriate
units.
c. Explain the difference between accuracy and precision in scientific
measurements.
d. Calculate % error and/or % difference for measured data.
e. Estimate distances in metric units and time.
I understand SI base units and prefixes. This means I can:
a. List the SI base quantities, their units, and symbols for distance and
time.
b. Use common metric prefixes when representing quantitative data and
in performing calculations.
I understand mathematical skills required for physics. This means I can:
a. Convert expanded notation (i.e. 2500) to scientific notation
(i.e. 2.5 x 103) or convert scientific notation to expanded notation.
b. Identify the number of significant digits in a measurement.
c. Perform calculations and report an answer with an appropriate
amount of significant digits and proper units.
d. Rearrange a scientific equation algebraically to solve for a given
variable.
e. Use the factor-label method (GTA method) to solve problems,
including metric conversions.
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