Physics

The change in position of an object is motion.

A change in motion occurs as a result of a net force.

The total energy of the universe is constant. 

Energy interacts with matter and is transferred during these interactions.

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Observing is the first action taken by the learner to acquire new information about an object or event.  Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of scientific tools.  Measurement allows observations to be quantified.  

Classifying establishes order.  Objects and events are classified based on similarities, differences, and interrelationships.

Understanding experimental design requires that students recognize the components of a valid experiment.

Interpreting is the process of recognizing patterns in collected data by making inferences, predictions, or conclusion. Communicating is the process of describing, recording, and reporting experimental procedures and results to others.  Communication may be oral, written, or mathematical and includes organizing ideas, using appropriate vocabulary, graphs, other visual representations, and mathematical equations.

Modeling is the active process of forming a mental or physical representation from data, patterns, or relationships to facilitate understanding and enhance prediction.

Inquiry can be defined as the skills necessary to carry out the process of scientific or systemic thinking.  In order for inquiry to occur, students must have th opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and observe phenomena.

Engineering design can be defined as the creative process of turning abstract ideas into a physical prototype (laboratory apparatus, trial product, model) that addresses a need or solvesa a problem.  In order for engineering design to occur, students must have the opportunity to identify a need or problem, establish design criteria, prepare preliminary designs, build then test a prototype, and test and redsign as necessary.

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