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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 1 Course Code: 200204001

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: P: Physical Science

TOPIC XI: Forces and Motion

ESSENTIAL CONTENT / OBJECTIVES / INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS /
A.  Forces
1. Unbalanced
2. Balanced
3. Net Force
B.  Effects of Unbalanced Forces on an Object
1. Change in Speed
2. Change in Direction / ·  Recognize that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed and/or direction
·  Identify the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces acting on different objects like a skateboard or soccer ball
·  Analyze parallel forces acting on an object to calculate net force
·  Compare and contrast positive acceleration and negative acceleration
·  Create and analyze a distance vs. time graph of an object moving at constant speed
·  Analyze a distance vs. time graph with up to four objects moving at a constant speed
·  Assess the relative speed of an object at various points or sections on a graph and determine the direction of motion. / Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Ch. 9.2 - 9.3
Vocabulary: force, newtons, motion, unbalanced forces, balanced forces, velocity, friction, acceleration, net force, positive acceleration, negative acceleration, vector
Technology:
1. Pearson My Science Online Directed Virtual Lab: Newton’s Laws
2. Study Jams: Acceleration, Force and Motion
3. Discovery Education-Virtual Lab: Ball-istics
4. BBC Bite Size: Resultant Forces and Terminal Velocity and Representing Motion
5. JC-Schools: Resource for teachers w/ activities
6. Engineering Interact- Interactive Activity
7. Forces in 1 Dimension

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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 1 Course Code: 200204001

SC.6.P.13.3 I
SC.6.N.1.3 / Atwood Machine / Golf Range
Fan Cart Physics / Air Track
Force and Fan Carts / Distance–Time and Velocity–Time Graphs
Roller Coaster Physics
Standard:
SC.6.P.13.3 / Investigate and describe that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed, or direction of motion, or both. AA (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2:Basic Application of Skills & Concepts)
Video / Velocity
Acceleration
Effects of Forces on Speed
Newton's First Law of Motion: Force, Friction, and Inertia / Newton's First Law of Motion
Laws of Motion
Forces at Work in an Amusement Park
Interactive Glossary / force
motion / inertia
acceleration
friction
net force
Science Content Collection / Straight Line Motion
Direction of Motion / Circular Motion
All activities are hyperlinked.
Video / Science of Golf: Physics of the Golf Swing
Science of Golf: Friction & Spin
Science of Golf: Evolution of the Golf Ball
Engineering for Mobility
British Engineers Help Swimmers Increase Speed
New Crash Test Re-creates Real-World Accidents
Missy Franklin and Fluid Dynamics
Skydiver on Terrifying Jump: “Longest 47 Seconds of My Life”
Skydivers’ Miraculous Escape After Planes Collide
Felix Baumgartner on His World Record Space Jump
A Breathtaking Journey for ‘Fearless Felix’
Science of NHL Hockey: Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Science of NHL Hockey: Projectile Motion / Science of NFL Football: Torque & Center of Mass
Science of NFL Football: Newton's Third Law of Motion
Science of NFL Football: Newton's Second Law of Motion
Science of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion
Science of NHL Hockey: Vectors
Science of NFL Football: Vectors
Science of NFL Football: Geometric Shapes - Spheres, Ellipses & Prolate Spheroids
Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing
Slapshot Physics: Hockey
Air Lift: Ski Jump
Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating

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