Anderson High School Physics Learning Goals: 2013-2014
Math Review
MAT.A
MAT.B
MAT.C
MAT.D
I understand, estimate, and convert SI units.
I know the difference between scalar and vector quantities, and can manipulate vector
quantities x- and y- components, and angles between vectors.
I can draw accurate graphs, recognize graphical relationships, and solve for the slope and yintercept of linear graphs.
I can solve algebraic equations symbolically and numerically, including use of calculator and
scientific notation.
General Skills
GEN.A
GEN.B
GEN.C
GEN.D
GEN.E
I can design a reliable experiment that tests a hypothesis, investigates a phenomenon, or
solves a problem.
I can communicate the details of an experiment clearly and completely with a formal lab
report.
I can demonstrate effective use of my classwork and lab time through an active participation
during all work periods in class.
I can properly utilize a metric ruler, meter stick, protractor, mass balance, and stopwatch
I can use technology effectively and appropriately to further my learning
Constant Velocity Motion
VEL.A
VEL.B
VEL.C
VEL.D
I know the difference between position, distance and displacement and solve problems
involving these quantities.
I can solve problems involving average speed and velocity, and instantaneous speed and
velocity.
I can interpret/draw motion diagrams and graphs for objects moving at constant velocity.
I can identify and describe motion relative to different frames of reference.
Constant Acceleration Motion
ACC.A
ACC.B
ACC.C
ACC.D
I can define and calculate acceleration with direction and proper units, including objects in
freefall.
I can interpret/draw motion dgrams and graphs for objects moving with changing velocity.
I can use kinematic equations to solve problems of linear motion.
I can solve conceptual problems involving projectile motion including calculating range and
comparing launch angles.
Anderson High School Physics Learning Goals: 2013-2014
Dynamics:
DYN.A
DYN.B
DYN.C
DYN.D
DYN.E
DYN.F
I understand Newton's 1st Law of Motion and can define mass and inertia.
I can draw properly labeled free body diagrams showing all forces acting on an object.
I understand and can apply Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion to find unknown forces,
accelerations, masses, weights.
I can solve conceptual problems involving objects on ramps and inclined planes using
Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion.
I understand the meaning of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion and can apply it to solve problems.
I can solve problems involving frictional forces.
Uniform Circular Motion (UCM) & Gravity
UCM.A
UCM.B
UCM.C
UCM.D
I can explain and calculate the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle at a
constant speed.
I can solve problems involving centripetal force.
I can calculate the speed, period, and distance traveled for an object moving in a circle at
constant speed.
I can solve problems involving the inverse square law as found in Newton's Law of Universal
Gravitation.
Momentum and Impulse
MOM.A
MOM.B
MOM.C
I can define and calculate the momentum of an object.
I can solve problems involving impulse.
I can apply conservation of momentum to solve a variety of problems including inelastic
collisions, elastic collisions and explosions / recoil.
Work, Energy, and Power
WEP.A
WEP.B
WEP.C
WEP.D
I can define and calculate the work and power done by a force and describe the relationship
between them.
I can calculate kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and utilize the work-energy
theorem.
I can solve problems using the law of conservation of energy including but not limited to
roller coasters, ramps and projectiles.
I can analyze systems and solve conceptual problems involving springs.
Anderson High School Physics Learning Goals: 2013-2014
Electricity
ELE.A
ELE.B
ELE.C
ELE.D
ELE.E
ELE.F
ELE.G
I can characterize materials as conductors or insulators based on their electrical properties.
I can differentiate between induction, conduction, and polarization.
I can use Coulomb's Law to solve problems related to electrical force.
I can utilize Ohm's Law to solve for current, voltage, and resistance.
I can calculate the equivalent resistance for resistors in series and parallel.
I can build and analyze series and parallel circuits.
I can use voltmeters and ammeters effectively.
Magnetism
MAG.A
MAG.B
I can describe the magnetic poles, field lines and interactions between magnets.
I can describe Faraday’s law of magnetic induction as it applies to motors, generators and
transformers.
Waves
WAV.A
WAV.B
WAV.C
WAV.D
WAV.E
I can describe pulses and waves in terms of longitudinal vs. transverse, mechanical vs. EM,
type of wave, etc.
I understand the relationship between wave characteristics and phenomena such as
frequency, period, amplitude, wavelength, and velocity.
I can recognize interference and standing waves and explain nodes, antinodes, resonance and
the Doppler Effect, and their medical and industrial applications.
I can describe and explain wave interactions and behaviors including reflection, refraction,
diffraction, polarization.
I understand and can solve problems related to the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Modern Physics
MOD.A
MOD.B
MOD.C
MOD.D
I can explain the wave-particle duality of light.
I can calculate the energy of an absorbed or emitted photon.
I can calculate energy using the mass-energy equivalence and its application to nuclear power
plants (fission) and the sun (fusion).
I can use the Standard Model diagrams to solve basic particle physics problems and identify
fundamental forces in the universe.
Anderson High School Physics Learning Goals: 2013-2014
Thermodynamics
THM.A
THM.B
I can identify and contrast three methods of heat transfer – conduction convection and
radiation and describe thermal energy’s effects on atoms and their kinetic energy.
I can calculate the thermal energy of an object undergoing temperature change using its mass
and specific heat and I can classify objects’ ability to gain or lose thermal energy using their
specific heat values.
THM.C
I can analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of
thermodynamics, including the law of conservation of energy and the law of entropy