Arkansas

Topic 1 Motion

• P-PS1-1AR Create a model of motion and forces, including vectors graphed on the coordinate plane, to describe and predict the behavior of a system.

  • Decompose and compose two-dimensional vectors (Ph-C.1)
  • Add and subtract two-dimensional vectors: component form (Ph-C.2)
  • Distance and displacement in one dimension (Ph-D.1)
  • Solve problems using kinematic equations (Ph-D.2)
  • Solve projectile motion problems given components of velocity (Ph-E.1)
  • Solve projectile motion problems given magnitude and direction of velocity (Ph-E.2)
  • Newton's laws of motion (Ph-F.1)
  • Newton's first law of motion (Ph-F.2)
  • Newton's second law of motion (Ph-F.3)
  • Circular motion (Ph-I.1)

• P-PS1-2AR Use mathematical representations of Newton's Law of Gravitation and Coulomb's Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.

  • Newton's law of universal gravitation (Ph-I.2)
  • Coulomb's law: electrostatic forces (Ph-P.1)

• P-PS2-1 Analyze data to support the claim that Newton's second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.

  • Newton's laws of motion (Ph-F.1)
  • Newton's first law of motion (Ph-F.2)
  • Newton's second law of motion (Ph-F.3)

• P-PS2-2 Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object's motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

  • Newton's laws of motion (Ph-F.1)
  • Newton's first law of motion (Ph-F.2)
  • Newton's second law of motion (Ph-F.3)

• P-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.

  • Newton's law of universal gravitation (Ph-I.2)

• P-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.

• P1-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

Topic 2 Work and Energy

• P-PS2-1AR Develop computational and graphical models to calculate and illustrate the work done and changes in energy in a system.

• P-PS2-2AR Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that work done equals energy stored in a conservative system.

  • Conservation of mechanical energy (Ph-H.1)

• P-PS2-3AR Plan and conduct an investigation to rate the power used in performing work on a system.

• P-PS2-4AR Analyze data to demonstrate the relationship between rotational and linear motion, energy, and momentum.

• P-PS2-5AR Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the change in kinetic energy of a system is equal to the net work performed upon the system.

• P-PS2-6AR Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total impulse on a system of objects is equal to the change in momentum of the system.

  • Conservation of momentum (Ph-G.1)

• P2-ETS1-3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

Topic 3 Heat and Thermodynamics

• P-PS3-1 Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.

  • Conservation of mechanical energy (Ph-H.1)

• P-PS3-1AR Construct an explanation based on evidence of the relationships between heat, temperature, and the Kinetic Molecular Theory.

  • Calculations involving specific heat (Ph-J.1)

• P-PS3-2AR Plan and conduct an investigation of the relationships between pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas.

  • Boyle's Law: pressure and volume relationships of gases (Ch-S.1)

• P-PS3-3AR Use mathematical representations to model the conservation of energy in fluids.

• P-PS3-3 Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.

• P-PS3-4 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system (second law of thermodynamics).

  • Calculations involving specific heat (Ph-J.1)

• P3-ETS1-1 Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.

• P3-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

• P3-ETS1-3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

• P3-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.

Topic 4 Waves, Sound, and Simple Harmonic Motion

• P-PS4-1AR Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, speed, and energy of waves traveling in various media.

  • Waves on strings (Ph-L.1)
  • Properties of electromagnetic waves (Ph-N.1)

• P-PS4-2AR Develop and use models to investigate longitudinal and transverse waves in various media.

  • Waves on strings (Ph-L.1)

• P-PS4-3AR Develop and use models to describe the interaction of light with matter.

  • The law of reflection (Ph-O.1)

• P4-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.

Topic 5 Electricity

• P-PS2-4 Use mathematical representations of Newton's Law of Gravitation and Coulomb's Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.

  • Newton's law of universal gravitation (Ph-I.2)
  • Coulomb's law: electrostatic forces (Ph-P.1)

• P-PS2-5 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current.

  • Magnets and magnetism (Ph-R.1)

• P-PS3-2 Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles (objects) and energy associated with the relative position of particles (objects).

  • Conservation of mechanical energy (Ph-H.1)

• P-PS5-1AR Use mathematical representations and conduct investigations to provide evidence of the relationships between power, current, voltage, and resistance.

  • Ohm's law: voltage, current, and resistance (Ph-Q.1)

• P-PS5-2AR Evaluate competing design solutions for construction and use of electrical consumer products.

• P-PS5-3AR Obtain and combine information on alternating and direct current circuits in various applications.

• P5-ETS1-1 Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.