The National Science Content Standards for Grades 9 – 12 Physical Science
1-Structure of atoms
2-Structure and properties of matter
3-Chemical reactions
4-Motions and forces
5-Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
6-Interactions of energy and matter
The National Earth Science Content Standards
1-Energy in the earth system
2-Geochemical cycles
3-Origin and evolution of the earth system
4-Origin and evolution of the universe
SC.O.P.2.2
appraise data, either textbook generated or laboratory collected, for motion in one and/or two dimensions, then select the correct mathematical method for communicating the value of unknown variables.
SC.O.P.2.3
develop solutions for multi-step problems involving:
velocity
acceleration
momentum
net force.
SC.O.P.2.4
interpret graphical, algebraic and/or trigonometric solutions to prove the values for vector components and resultants.
SC.O.P.2.5
justify Newton’s Laws of Motion in terms of equilibrium and net force situations.
SC.O.P.2.6
evaluate the conservation of energy and momentum and deduce solutions for elastic and inelastic collisions.
SC.O.P.2.7
assess the magnitude of buoyant force on submerged and floating objects.
SC.O.P.2.8
compare the pressure exerted by a fluid to the depth of an object in the fluid.
SC.O.P.2.9
anticipate the effects of Bernoulli’s principle on fluid motion.
SC.O.P.2.10
examine the reflective, refractive and diffractive properties of mechanical and transverse waves.
SC.O.P.2.11
perform calculations to determine wave properties:
wavelength
frequency
velocity
energy.
SC.O.P.2.12
compare and contrast the physical properties of mechanical and transverse waves.
SC.O.P.2.13
research applications of Doppler shift in determining an approaching or receding source in wave propagation.
SC.O.P.2.14
apply ray optics diagrams to lenses and mirrors; use the lens/mirror equation and the magnification equation to solve optics problems.
SC.O.P.2.15
justify the image results obtained by diagramming the ray optics of lenses and mirrors and/or by deducing the image information from the lens/mirror equation.
SC.O.P.2.16
construct and analyze electrical circuits and calculate Ohm’s law problems for series and parallel circuits.
SC.O.P.2.17
distinguish between direct and alternating current and identify ways of generating each type.
SC.O.P.2.18
analyze the motion of a projectile.
Table of Contents
The National Science Content Standards for Grades 9 – 12 Physical Science
1-Structure of atoms
2-Structure and properties of matter
3-Chemical reactions
4-Motions and forces
5-Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
6-Interactions of energy and matter
The National Earth Science Content Standards
1-Energy in the earth system
2-Geochemical cycles
3-Origin and evolution of the earth system
4-Origin and evolution of the universe
WV Physics CSOs (standard equivalents)
http://wveis.k12.wv.us/Teach21/public/cso/popUp.cfm
Number & Objective
SC.O.P.2.1
- construct and interpret graphs of:
- position versus time
- velocity versus time
- acceleration versus time.
SC.O.P.2.2appraise data, either textbook generated or laboratory collected, for motion in one and/or two dimensions, then select the correct mathematical method for communicating the value of unknown variables.
SC.O.P.2.3
develop solutions for multi-step problems involving:
- velocity
- acceleration
- momentum
- net force.
SC.O.P.2.4interpret graphical, algebraic and/or trigonometric solutions to prove the values for vector components and resultants.
SC.O.P.2.5
justify Newton’s Laws of Motion in terms of equilibrium and net force situations.
SC.O.P.2.6
evaluate the conservation of energy and momentum and deduce solutions for elastic and inelastic collisions.
SC.O.P.2.7
assess the magnitude of buoyant force on submerged and floating objects.
SC.O.P.2.8
compare the pressure exerted by a fluid to the depth of an object in the fluid.
SC.O.P.2.9
anticipate the effects of Bernoulli’s principle on fluid motion.
SC.O.P.2.10
examine the reflective, refractive and diffractive properties of mechanical and transverse waves.
SC.O.P.2.11
perform calculations to determine wave properties:
- wavelength
- frequency
- velocity
- energy.
SC.O.P.2.12compare and contrast the physical properties of mechanical and transverse waves.
SC.O.P.2.13
research applications of Doppler shift in determining an approaching or receding source in wave propagation.
SC.O.P.2.14
apply ray optics diagrams to lenses and mirrors; use the lens/mirror equation and the magnification equation to solve optics problems.
SC.O.P.2.15
justify the image results obtained by diagramming the ray optics of lenses and mirrors and/or by deducing the image information from the lens/mirror equation.
SC.O.P.2.16
construct and analyze electrical circuits and calculate Ohm’s law problems for series and parallel circuits.
SC.O.P.2.17
distinguish between direct and alternating current and identify ways of generating each type.
SC.O.P.2.18
analyze the motion of a projectile.