TN Conceptual Physics Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

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Conceptual Physics: Embedded Inquiry
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Develop a testable question for a scientific investigation. Inq.1	Excite Education Curriculum Module - lesson plan about scientific method from CDC Experimenting, Testing, & Challenging the Hypothesis - the degree of challenge to your hypothesis will depend on the type of problem and its importance Falsifiability – [Wikipedia article] the logical possibility that an assertion can be shown false by an observation or a physical experiment General Procedures for All Experiments - general procedures for each experiment are briefly outlined - variations between experiments are noted How to Formulate a Hypothesis Using the Scientific Method - eight steps are outlined Introduction to the Scientific Method - An explanation on what the scientific method is and does. From Frank Wolfs, University of Rochester Reasoning in Science - Learning about the scientific method is almost like saying that you are learning how to learn [from Biology4Kids] Scientific Method - from Elmer's Soup-to-Nuts science fair site Scientific Method - includes a test of your powers of observation Scientific Method - a multimedia instructional design site intended to teach students the scientific method Scientific Method Lab - an interactive lab that teaches what the scientific method is, and how scientists and others follow this method Scientific Method Quiz - [this link opens on a new page] Solving Problems with the Scientific Method - posted by Study Guides and Strategies Steps of the Scientific Method - from a science fair project idea site, includes a good concept map Studying Cells - how the scientific method is applied in biology Writing Hypotheses: a student lesson - the purpose of this lesson is to learn when and how to write hypotheses
Develop an experimental design for testing a hypothesis. Inq.2	Basic format of any hypothesis test - from Skills4Study Designing Science Experiments - from Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects Experiment - Wikipedia entry How to Use the Scientific Method to Test a Hypothesis - six steps are listed Hypothesis Test - from Cool Science Projects.com Hypothesis test 1: an experiment on telepathy - used as an example of the process Hypothesis test 2: the shuffle test - using statistical analysis Practicing Scientific Processes - from Glencoe Science Statistical hypothesis testing - Wikipedia entry Student Design of Drop Bounce Experiment - Test Your Hypothesis - from Lane Libraries Science Fair Zone
Select appropriate independent, dependent, or controlled variables for an experiment. Inq.3	Dependent and Independent Variables - Wikipedia entry Elementary Concepts in Statistics - use the index to find information on a large number of topics about variables How to Set-up a Controlled Science Experiment - eight steps from eHow.com Independent and Dependent Variables - from Cool Science Projects.com Independent and Dependent Variables - identify the independent variable, dependent variable, experimental and control groups in three studies [not interactive] Independent and Dependent Variables - short explanation of each type of variable Variables and a Simple Pendulum Experiment - purpose; to explain the difference between mcontrolled, independent (manipulated), and dependent (responding) variables Variables and Hypotheses - to print and hand out to students; includes a table of examples and self help evaluation questions Variables in a Science Fair Experiment - from Science Buddies What are Independent and Dependent Variables - from a graphing tutorial found at NCES
Perform an experiment to test a prediction. Inq.4	Basic format of any hypothesis test - from Skills4Study Designing Science Experiments - from Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects Experiment - Wikipedia entry How to Use the Scientific Method to Test a Hypothesis - six steps are listed Hypothesis Test - from Cool Science Projects.com Hypothesis test 1: an experiment on telepathy - used as an example of the process Hypothesis test 2: the shuffle test - using statistical analysis Practicing Scientific Processes - from Glencoe Science Statistical hypothesis testing - Wikipedia entry Test Your Hypothesis - from Lane Libraries Science Fair Zone
Gather, organize, and transform data from an experiment into a table, graph, or diagram. Inq.5
Analyze data from a table, graph, or diagram. Inq.6
Analyze and interpret the results of an experiment. Inq.7
Apply knowledge and data-interpretation skills to support a conclusion. Inq.8
Determine if data supports or contradicts a hypothesis or conclusion. Inq.9
Analyze experimental results and identify possible sources of experimental error. Inq.10
State a conclusion in terms of the relationship between two or more variables. Inq.11
Compare the results of an experiment with what is already known about the topic under investigation. Inq.12
Suggest alternative explanations for the same set of observations. Inq.13
Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. Inq.14
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Conceptual Physics: Embedded Technology & Engineering
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Select appropriate tools and procedures best suited to conduct a specified scientific inquiry. T/E.1
Apply the engineering design process to construct a prototype that meets developmentally appropriate specifications. T/E.2
Explore how the unintended consequences of new technologies can impact human and non-human communities. T/E.3
Present research on current engineering technologies that contribute to improvements in our daily lives. T/E.4
Design a series of multi-view drawings that can be used by others to construct an adaptive design and test its effectiveness. T/E.5
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Conceptual Physics: Embedded Mathematics
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Use a variety of notations appropriately (e.g., exponential, functional, square root). Math.1
Select and apply an appropriate method for computing with real numbers, and evaluate the reasonableness of results. Math.2
Apply and interpret rates of change from graphical and numerical data. Math.3
Analyze graphs to describe the behavior of functions. Math.4
Interpret results of algebraic procedures. Math.5
Model real-world phenomena using functions and graphs. Math.6
Articulate and apply algebraic properties in symbolic manipulation. Math.7
Apply and communicate measurement concepts and relationships in algebraic and geometric problem-solving situations. Math.8
Make decisions about units, scales, and measurement tools that are appropriate for problem situations involving measurement. Math.9
Collect, represent, and describe linear and nonlinear data sets developed from the real world. Math.10
Make predictions from a linear data set using a line of best fit. Math.11
1nterpret a data set using appropriate measures of central tendency. Math.12
Choose, construct, and analyze appropriate graphical representations for a data set. Math.13
Use real numbers to represent real-world applications (e.g., slope, rate of change, probability, and proportionality). Math.14
Apply right triangle relationships including the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. Math.15
Use concepts of length, area, and volume to estimate and solve real-world problems. Math.16
Demonstrate an understanding of rates and other derived and indirect measurements (e.g., velocity, miles per hour, revolutions per minute, and cost per unit). Math.17
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Conceptual Physics: Standard 1 - Mechanics
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Investigate, measure, and calculate position, displacement, velocity and acceleration. 1.1
Analyze vector diagrams. 1.2
Explore characteristics of rectilinear motion and create distance-time graphs and velocity-time graphs. 1.3
Investigate the characteristics of centripetal motion and centripetal acceleration. 1.4
Evaluate the dynamics of systems in motion and collisions including friction, gravity, impulse and momentum, change in momentum and conservation of momentum. 1.5
Investigate projectile motion. 1.6
Distinguish between mass and weight using SI units. 1.7
Measure and calculate mechanical advantage of mechanical devices. 1.8
Relate time to the independent variable of most experiments. 1.9
Relate inertia, fore, or action-reaction forces to Newton’s three laws of motion and distinguish among the three laws in various scenarios. 1.10
Compare, contrast, and apply the characteristic properties of scalar and vector quantities. 1.11
Investigate the definitions of force, work, power, kinetic energy and potential energy. 1.12
Analyze the characteristics of energy, and conservation of energy including friction, and gravitational potential energy. 1.13
Investigate the buoyant force exerted on floating and submerged objects. 1.14
Investigate the apparent weight of an object submerged in a fluid. 1.15
Explain why objects float or sink in terms of force or density. 1.16
Examine the motion of fluids. 1.17
Recognize the effects of Bernoulli’s principle on fluid motion (e.g., lift, ball trajectories, and wind around/over object). 1.18
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Conceptual Physics: Standard 2 - Thermodynamics
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Investigate the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy. 2.1
Distinguish among internal energy, temperature, and heat. 2.2
Investigate heat changes using calorimetry. 2.3
Investigate energy changes associated with heats of fusion and vaporization. 2.4
Explore thermal expansion and contraction. 2.5
Apply the Second Law of Thermodynamics to the Carnot engine. 2.6
Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to atmospheric and climatic changes. 2.7
Recognize that absolute zero is the absence of molecular kinetic energy. 2.8
Relate the First Law of Thermodynamics as an application of the Law of Conservation of Energy to heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation. 2.9
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Conceptual Physics: Standard 3 - Waves and Optics
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Investigate simple harmonic motion. 3.1
Explore Hooke’s Law. 3.2
Investigate and analyze wavelength, frequency and amplitude of longitudinal and transverse waves. 3.3
Compare mechanical and electromagnetic waves. 3.4
Investigate reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference of sound waves. 3.5
Demonstrate the Doppler Effect. 3.6
Determine the speed of sound experimentally and describe how various materials and temperatures affect wave transmission. 3.7
Measure spring constants. 3.8
Compare wave characteristics to natural auditory phenomena. 3.9
Explore properties of the electromagnetic spectrum. 3.10
Examine properties of light waves. 3.11
Investigate reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference of light waves. 3.12
Investigate the polarization of plane and curved mirrors. 3.13
Use ray tracings to solve optics of mirrors and lenses problems. 3.14
Solve problems related to Snell’s laws. 3.15
Investigate optical phenomena (e.g., mirage, optical illusions, and dichromatic lens effect). 3.16
Distinguish between coherent and incoherent light. 3.17
Examine the properties of lasers. 3.18
Explore the additive and subtractive properties associated with color formation. 3.19
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Conceptual Physics: Standard 4 - Electricity and Magnetism
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Measure voltage, current, and resistance. 4.1
Draw electric field lines, given a scenario of charged particles. 4.2
Draw and explain series and parallel circuits. 4.3
Identify components of series and parallel circuits and solve problems related to voltage, current, and resistance. 4.4
Build series and parallel circuits and describe how they function. 4.5
Demonstrate and explain electromagnetic induction. 4.6
Sketch the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. 4.7
Create a simple electromagnet. 4.8
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Conceptual Physics: Standard 5 - Nuclear Science
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Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Identify the parts of an atom. 5.1
Describe the properties and location of subatomic particles. 5.2
Explain how particles behave like waves. 5.3
Describe three forms of radioactivity in terms of changes in atomic number or mass number. 5.4
Investigate the concept of half-life. 5.5
Write balanced equations for the three forms of radioactive decay. 5.6
Explain carbon-14 or uranium dating methods. 5.7
Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion in terms of transmutation. 5.8
Investigate the history of nuclear science. 5.9
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