Goal 2 - Linear Motion

Goal 3 - 2D Motion

Goal 4 - Forces and Newton's Laws

Goal 5 - Impulse and Momentum

Goal 6 - Energy

Goal 7 - Wave Motion and Light

Goal 8 - Static Electricity and Circuits

Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and
understand scientific inquiry.

Identify questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.

Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions about the
physical world.

• Create testable hypotheses.
• Identify variables.
• Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
• Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
• Collect and record data.
• Organize data into charts and graphs.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Communicate findings.

Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence
to:

• Explain observations.
• Make inferences and predictions.
• Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.

Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:

• recognize and avoid potential hazards.
• safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific
  investigations.

Analyze reports of scientific investigations of physical phenomena from an informed scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of:

• Adequacy of experimental controls.
• Replication of findings.
• Alternative interpretations of the data.