Physics Unit 1: Motion & Momentum

In a collision, who wins?

Standard Lessons Learning Objectives

1 Develop a mathematical and equation that can model the strength of the
spaghetti bridge.

2 Use computer to graph data and develop mathematical models based on

graphs.

PS2.A HS2 3 Describe the motion of an object by analyzing its position vs. time graph.

PS2.A HS2 4,7 Calculate speed using the v = d/t formula and by calculating the slope of
position vs. time graph.
PS2.A HS2 5 Plan and conduct an investigation to collect data that may be used to verify
or refute a description of an object’s motion.

PS2.A HS2 6 Develop and present an argument that verifies or refutes a description of
an object’s motion.

PS2.A HS2 8 Interpret velocity vs. time graph and perform v-t graph matching.

PS2.A HS2 9 Predict and model where two toy cars that are moving at different speeds
towards each other will collide.

PS2.A HS2 10 Predict and model where a faster toy car will catch up with a slower toy car.

PS2.A HS2 11,12 Determine the factors affecting the momentum of an object?

PS2.A HS2 13 Calculate the momentum of an object.

PS2.A HS2 14 Design and conduct an experiment that will allow them to compare the
change in momentum of bouncing balls.

PS2.A HS2 15 Design and conduct an experiment to determine the momentum of each of
the colliding carts before and after the collision.
PS2.A HS2 16 Demonstrate how conservation of momentum applies in different
situations.
PS2.A HS2 17 Apply the law of conservation of momentum to solve problems.

PS2.A HS2 18,19, Develop arguments using the law of conservation of momentum to
investigate crash cases.
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PS2.A HS2 23,24, Apply the concepts of motion, momentum and conservation of momentum
to answer questions and solve problems by taking a unit assessment.
25,26,

27,28

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students clearly define the system of the two interacting objects that is
represented mathematically, including boundaries and initial conditions.

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Evidence 25
Statement

1.a

HS-PS2-2 19, 20, Students identify and describe the momentum of each object in the system
21,23, as the product of its mass and its velocity, p = mv (p and v are restricted to
Evidence one-dimensional vectors), using the mathematical representations.
Statement 24,25,

1.b 26,27

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students identify the claim, indicating that the total momentum of a system
of two interacting objects is constant if there is no net force on the system.
Evidence 25,26,
Statement
27,28
1.c

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students use the mathematical representations to model and describe* the
physical interaction of the two objects in terms of the change in the
Evidence 25,26, momentum of each object as a result of the interaction.
Statement
27,28
2.a

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students use the mathematical representations to model and describe* the
total momentum of the system by calculating the vector sum of momenta
Evidence 25,26, of the two objects in the system.
Statement
27,28
2.b

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students use the analysis of the motion of the objects before the
interaction to identify a system with essentially no net force on it.
Evidence 25,26,
Statement
27,28
3.a

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Based on the analysis of the total momentum of the system, students
support the claim that the momentum of the system is the same before
Evidence 25,26, and after the interaction between the objects in the system, so that
Statement momentum of the system is constant.
27,28
3.b

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Students identify that the analysis of the momentum of each object in the
system indicates that any change in momentum of one object is balanced
Evidence 25,26, by a change in the momentum of the other object, so that the total
Statement momentum is constant.
27,28
3.c

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HS-PS2-2 23,24, Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total
momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force
25,26,
on the system.
27,28

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Use mathematical representations to quantify conservation of momentum

in interactions.
Clarification 25,26,
Statement
27,28

HS-PS2-2 23,24, Qualitatively explain phenomenon by using conservation of momentum.

Clarification 25,26,
Statement
27,28