AP Physics 1

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​1. Can the student use vectors correctly? (vectors, vector algebra, vector components, coordinate systems, displacement, velocity, and acceleration)

2. Can the student describe and solve one-dimensional motion problems using displacement, velocity and acceleration? (Including relative motion)

3. Can the student describe and solve two-dimensional projectile motion problems?

 

4. Can the student describe and correctly apply Newton’s laws of motion to objects? Equilibrium (first law), Forces (second law), and Systems of objects (third law)

 

5. Does the student describe the varying relations of the law of gravity in dynamic situations such as orbits of planets and other satellites?

6. Can the student quantitatively solve problems involving work, energy, and power? Work–energy theorem, potential energy, kinetic energy, energy conservation, and power.

7. Does the student understand how to model systems of particles to determine linear momentum, center of mass, impulse, conservation of momentum, and collisions?

8. Can the student describe and correctly calculate values for rotational motion? Torque, rotational statics, rotational kinematics, rotational kinetic energy and angular momentum.

9. Can the student describe and model simple harmonic motion mathematically (considering dynamics and energy relationships)? Springs, pendulums, etc.

 

10. Can the student describe and solve fluid (static and dynamic) problems using force, pressure, and the conservation of energy?

ESSENTIAL LEARNING SKILLS

1. Defend a conclusion based on scientific evidence.

2. Distinguish among tools and procedures best suited to conduct a specified scientific inquiry.

3.  A Create diagrams, tables, charts, or schematics to represent physical situations.

4. Find the regression line (equation) between physics data for manipulated and responding variables.

5. Create quantitative graphs with appropriate scales and units, including plotting data.

 

6. Create qualitative sketches of graphs that represent features of a model or the behavior of a physical system.

 

7. Derive a symbolic expression from known quantities by selecting and following a logical mathematical pathway.

 

8. Calculate or estimate an unknown quantity with units from known quantities, by selecting and following a logical computational pathway.

 

9. Compare physical quantities between two or more scenarios or at different times and locations in a single scenario.

 

10. Predict new values or factors of change of physical quantities using functional dependence between variables.

 

11. Create experimental procedures that are appropriate for a given scientific question.

 

12. Apply an appropriate law, definition, theoretical relationship, or model to make a claim.

 

13. Justify or support a claim using evidence from experimental data, physical representations, or physical principles or laws.