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Physics Summary
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Topic
The Scientific Process
Science, Technology, and Society
Matter
Energy and Momentum
Conservation Laws
Motion
Relationship Between Force, Mass,
and Motion
Heat and Temperature
Laws of Thermodynamics
Heat Engines
Mechanical Waves
Calculations
Optics
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electrical Magnetic Fields
Electrical Currents
Energy Release
Number of
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Topic: The Scientific Process
Strand: Physics
Standard 1: SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION: Discover, invent, and investigate
using the skills necessary to engage in the scientific process.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks that involve the scientific process the student will:
 apply the Scientific Method to an investigation related to a current event or
phenomenon (e.g., study and review of investigations of NASA-manned
spacecraft incidents to identify and explain the different components of the
Scientific Method) [this element was listed in both Level 3.0 and 2.0 with the
example provided for Level 2.0]
 design an experiment using components of the Scientific Method (e.g.,
Observation, Hypothesis, Design, Data, Analysis, Conclusion, Re-design . . .)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o recognizing and explaining the different components of the Scientific
Method
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topics: Science, Technology, and Society
Strand: Physics
Standard 2: NATURE OF SCIENCE: Understand that science, technology, and
society are interrelated.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving science, technology, and society the student
will:
 explain how scientific advancements and emerging technologies have
influenced society (describe a current scientific advancement or emerging
technology (e.g., related to transportation or communication) and lists its key
features and uses, and its possible impact on society)
 compare the risks and benefits of potential solutions to technological issues
(compare risks and benefits (e.g., in terms of the impact on populations,
resources, health, disease, environment) of alternative solutions to a specific
technological issue (e.g., food irradiation))
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o provide examples of the ways scientific advancements and emerging
technologies have influenced society
o describe the risks and benefits of potential solutions to technological
issues
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Matter
Strand: Physics
Standard 3: MATTER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION: Understand the nature
of momentum and energy transformations.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving matter the student will:
 measure or determine physical quantities such as density and mass of samples
(calculate the density of a given sample of material, after measuring its mass
and volume)
 differentiate among mass, weight, and inertia (compare the mass, weight, and
inertia of a given object with varying values for gravitational force, such as an
object that is on the earth and the moon)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify the correct density of a given material when provided its mass and
volume and possible solutions
o describe mass, weight, and inertia
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Energy and Momentum
Strand: Physics
Standard 3: MATTER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION: Understand the nature
of momentum and energy transformations.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving energy and momentum the student will:
 differentiate between energy and momentum both quantitatively and
conceptually, and recognize that both are conserved (compare the energy and
momentum of objects, given their velocity and mass)
 describe ways that energy can be transformed from one form to another
(explain the transformation of potential energy of a given object to kinetic
energy)
 use the equations for changes in kinetic energy (KE = 1/2 mv2) and
gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh) to calculate changes in energy
(calculate the change of energy of an object with given mass, velocity, and
height, using the equations for kinetic and potential energy)
 differentiate between different energy manifestations (e.g., kinetic [KE = 1/2
mv2], gravitational potential [PE = mgh], thermal, chemical, nuclear,
electromagnetic, or mechanical) (compare the relative magnitudes and
sources of different forms of energy manifestations, such as nuclear and
chemical energy)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o describe energy and momentum
o recognize that energy can be transformed from one form to another
o identify the correct change of kinetic or potential energy of an object when
provided its mass, velocity, height and possible solutions
o describe different energy manifestations
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Conservation Laws
Strand: Physics
Standard 3: MATTER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION: Understand the nature
of momentum and energy transformations.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving conservation laws the student will:
 use the conservation of energy law to solve problems involving and energy
transformation (calculate the final velocity of a given object, given its initial
velocity, mass, height, final height, and the amount of work done to it by
external forces)
 use the conservation of energy and momentum laws to predict both
quantitatively and qualitatively the results of interactions of objects within a
variety of simple systems (solve problems by diagramming the initial and
final directions and velocities of two objects involved in inelastic collisions,
using the conservation of energy and momentum laws)
 describe circumstances under which each conservation law (i.e., energy,
momentum, mass) may be used (explain when it is appropriate to use the
momentum conservation law)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify the final velocity of an object when provided its initial velocity,
mass, height, final height, the amount of work done to it by external forces
and possible solutions
o identify the most accurate prediction of the interaction between two
objects when provided possible solutions
o recall circumstances under which conservation laws may be used
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Note: this topic should be subdivided into smaller topics or identify quarters for which
each bullet will be addressed.
Topic: Motion
Strand: Physics
Standard 4: FORCE AND MOTION: Understand the relationship between force,
mass, and motion of objects.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving motion the student will:
 solve problems using the universal law of gravity (determine the force of
gravitational attraction between two objects given their masses and distance
apart)
 solve two-dimensional trajectory problems (calculate the horizontal range, the
time to reach the maximum height, and the components of the final velocity of
a projectile given its initial velocity, angle, and height)
 solve two-dimensional problems involving balanced forces (i.e., statics) (use
the equations of force and motion to solve a two dimensional problem in
which the sum of all forces upon a given object is zero)
 analyze motion in terms of position, time, velocity and acceleration, both
quantitatively and qualitatively (predict and describe the motion of a given
object)
 describe the nature of centripetal force and centripetal acceleration and use
these ideas to predict the motion of an object (explain centripetal acceleration
and predict the acceleration of a given object using the equation a = v2/r)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify correct answers to problems using the universal law of gravity
when provided possible solutions
o identify correct answers to two-dimensional trajectory problems when
provided possible solutions
o identify correct answers to two-dimensional problems involving balanced
forces when provided possible solutions
o recognize the terms and equations for position, time, velocity, and
acceleration
o provide examples of centripetal force and centripetal acceleration
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Relationship Between Force, Mass, and Motion
Strand: Physics
Standard 4: FORCE AND MOTION: Understand the relationship between force,
mass, and motion of objects.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving the relationship between force, mass, and
motion the student will:
 use Newton’s Laws (e.g., F = ma) together with the kinematic equations to
predict the motion of an object (determine the displacement of an object, given
its initial and final velocities, direction of motion, and acceleration, using the
kinematic equations)
 resolve two dimensional vectors into their components, and use the resultant
vectors to solve problems involving force and motion, both graphically and
quantitatively (use two dimensional vectors to graphically solve a problem
involving force and motion and explain the solution)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify and describe the kinematic equations
o identify correct graphs of problems when provided the vectors and
possible solutions
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Heat and Temperature
Strand: Physics
Standard 5: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS: Understand the laws of
thermodynamics and their applications.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving heat and temperature the student will:
 explain that heat flow and work are two forms of energy transfer between
systems (describe the heat flow between two closed systems in terms of energy
transfer)
 differentiate between heat, specific heat, and temperature (compare heat to
specific heat and temperature in two different simple systems (e.g., heating
water and boiling water))
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o give examples of heat flow and work between systems
o explain the ideas of heat, specific heat, and temperature
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Laws of Thermodynamics
Strand: Physics
Standard 5: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS: Understand the laws of
thermodynamics and their applications.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving the laws of thermodynamics the student
will:
 explain the laws of thermodynamics and describe some practical applications
(describe the three laws of thermodynamics and give a practical application
of each of the laws)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify and describe the three laws of thermodynamics
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Heat Engines
Strand: Physics
Standard 5: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS: Understand the laws of
thermodynamics and their applications.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving heat engines the student will:
 calculate heat flow, work, and efficiency in an ideal heat engine (determine
the heat flow, work and efficiency of an ideal heat engine quantitatively)
 use the first law of thermodynamics to describe the work cycle of a heat
engine (apply the first law of thermodynamics, using the formula ?U = Q – W
as well as conceptual understanding, to explain the work cycle of a given heat
engine)
 explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to work in a heat engine
(describe the forms of energy that are put into and produced by a given heat
engine and explain that they are equal in accordance with the law of
conservation of energy)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o recall that real heat engines lose some heat to surroundings
o give examples of the first law of thermodynamics
o recall that the law of conservation of energy applies to work in a heat
engine
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Mechanical Waves
Strand: Physics
Standard 6: WAVES: Understand the nature of waves, including the characteristic
properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, and sound waves.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving mechanical waves the student will:
 analyze transverse and longitudinal waves in mechanical and non-mechanical
media (e.g., seismic waves, sound waves) (compare transverse and
longitudinal waves produced by various mechanical media to waves such as
sound or seismic waves)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o describe transverse and longitudinal waves in mechanical and nonmechanical media
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Calculations
Strand: Physics
Standard 6: WAVES: Understand the nature of waves, including the characteristic
properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, and sound waves.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving calculations the student will:
 solve problems involving wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed,
absorption, reflection, and refraction (calculate the wavelength of a wave,
given its frequency and speed)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o identify the correct answer for problems involving wavelength, frequency,
amplitude, speed, absorption, reflection, and refraction when provided
possible solutions
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Optics
Strand: Physics
Standard 6: WAVES: Understand the nature of waves, including the characteristic
properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, and sound waves.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving optics the student will:
 use the concepts of wave motion to predict qualitatively and quantitatively the
various properties of a simple optical system (draw an accurate ray diagram
of a given simple optical system)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o describe the concepts of wave motion including the various properties of a
simple optical system
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Strand: Physics
Standard 6: WAVES: Understand the nature of waves, including the characteristic
properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, and sound waves.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving the electromagnetic spectrum the student
will:
 describe the range of the electromagnetic spectrum (explain the range of
wavelengths that exist on the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., radio waves,
microwaves, infrared radiation))
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o give examples of the frequencies within the range of the electromagnetic
spectrum
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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each bullet will be addressed..
Topic: Electrical and Magnetic Fields
Strand: Physics
Standard 7: ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC PHENOMENA: Understand the
nature and applications of electricity and magnetism.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving electrical and magnetic fields the student
will:
 describe the relationships among charged particles, electrical current,
electrical potential, electric fields, and magnetic fields (explain and give
examples of the relationships among charged particles, electrical current,
electrical potential, electric fields, and magnetic fields)
 demonstrate and explain how to determine the direction of a magnetic field
produced by a current flowing in a straight wire or in a coil (describe how the
right hand rule works)
 explain how currents are induced in conductors by changing magnetic fields
(describe how magnetic fields can be used to generate an electric current in a
conductor)
 describe how electric and magnetic fields contain energy and act as vector
force fields (represent a magnetic field using a diagram)
 calculate the force on a charged particle in an electric field (determine the
force on a charged particle in a given electric field using the formula F = qE,
where E is the electric field at the position of the particle and q is the charge
of the particle)
 calculate the magnitude of the force on a moving particle in a magnetic field
(use the formula F = qvBsina to determine the magnitude of force on a moving
particle with charge q in a magnetic field, where v and B are the magnitudes
of vectors v and B and a is the angle between v and B)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
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Level 2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o give examples of the relationships among charged particles, electrical
current, electrical potential, electric fields, and magnetic fields
o give an example of a magnetic field produced by a current flowing in a
straight wire or in a coil
o give an example of an induced current
o give examples of how electric and magnetic fields contain energy and act
as vector force fields
o identify the correct answer for problems involving the force on a charged
particle in an electric field when provided possible solutions
o identify the correct answer for problems involving the magnitude of the
force on a moving particle in a magnetic field when provided possible
solutions
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Electrical Currents
Strand: Physics
Standard 7: ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC PHENOMENA: Understand the
nature and applications of electricity and magnetism.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving electrical currents the student will:
 analyze simple arrangements of components in series or parallel circuits, both
quantitatively and qualitatively (diagram a simple circuit containing resistors,
transistors, or capacitors, showing the direction and value of current at all
points in the circuit)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o describe simple series or parallel circuits
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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Topic: Energy Release
Strand: Physics
Standard 8: NUCLEAR REACTIONS AND ENERGY: Understand the properties
of nuclear energy.
Level 4.0
In addition to Level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught
Level 3.5
In addition to Level 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with
partial success.
Level 3.0
While engaged in tasks involving energy release the student will:
 describe how the energy release per gram of material is much larger in nuclear
fission or fusion reactions than in chemical reactions and how the change in
mass is mall but significant in nuclear reactions (explain how nuclear
reactions convert a very small amount of mass into a large amount of energy
using E=mc2)
 determine the amount of radioactive substance remaining after an integral
number of half-lives have passed (calculate the amount of a specific
radioactive substance remaining after a given number of half-lives have
passed)
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Level 2.5
Level 2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and process and partial
knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
 recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o
 recognize the accuracy of basic solutions and information such as:
o provide examples of nuclear fission or fusion reactions and chemical
reactions and recall that the change in mass is smaller in nuclear reactions
o identify the correct amount of radioactive substance remaining when
provided the number of half-lives that have passed and possible solutions
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Level 1.5
Level 1.0
Level 0.0
Partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and procedures.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
Level 0.5
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes but
not the more complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
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