Learning Objectives:

Constant Velocity Particle Model (CVPM)

CVPM.1 A I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object moving
with a constant velocity.
CVPM.2 B I can solve problems using the constant velocity particle model.
Balanced Forces Particle Model (BFPM)
BFPM.1 A I draw properly labeled free body diagrams that show all forces acting on an object.
BFPM.2 A When given one force, I can identify and describe its N3L force pair.
BFPM.3 A I relate balanced/unbalanced forces to an object's constant/changing motion.
BFPM.4 B I can use N1L to quantitatively determine the forces acting on an object moving at
a constant velocity.
BFPM.5 B I can draw a force vector addition diagram for an object experiencing no net force.
Constant Acceleration Particle Model (CAPM)
CAPM.1 A I can draw and interpret diagrams to represent the motion of an object moving
with a changing velocity.
CAPM.2 B I can describe the motion of an object in words using the velocity-vs-time graph.
CAPM.3 B I can solve problems using kinematics concepts.
Unbalanced Forces Particle Model (UBFPM)
UBFPM.1 A I use multiple diagrams and graphs to represent objects moving at a changing
velocity.
UBFPM.2 A My FBDs look qualitatively accurate (balanced or unbalanced in the correct
directions, relative sizes of forces).
UBFPM.3 B I can solve problems using Newton's 2nd Law.
UBFPM.4 B I can draw a force vector addition diagram for an object experiencing a net force.
Momentum Transfer Model (MTM)
MTM.1 A I can draw and analyze momentum bar charts for 1-D interactions (IF or IFF charts).
MTM.2 A I treat momentum as a vector quantity.
MTM.3 B I can use the relationship between the force applied to an object (or system) and
the time duration of the force to calculate the impulse delivered to that object (or system).
MTM.4 B I can explain a situation in words using momentum concepts.
Energy Transfer Model (ETM)
ETM.1 A I can use words, diagrams, pie charts, and bar graphs (LOLs) to represent the way
the flavor and total amount of energy in a system changes (or doesnt change).
ETM.2 A I identify when the total energy of a system is changing or not changing, and I can
identify the reason for the change.
ETM.3 B I identify thermal energy as the random motion of the tiny particles of a substance.
ETM.4 B I can use the conservation of energy to solve problems, starting from my
fundamental principle.
ETM.5 B I can use the relationship between the force applied to an object (or system) and the
displacement of the object to calculate the work done on that object (or system).
Central Force Particle Model (CFPM)
CFPM.1 A I can calculate the magnitude and direction of the acceleration for a particle
experiencing uniform circular motion (UCM).
CFPM.2 B I can use Newtons 2nd Law to solve problems for a particle experiencing UCM.
CFPM.3 B I can use the Universal Law of Gravitation to solve problems.
CFPM.4 B I can use the conservation of energy to solve problems involving a significant
change in the distance between an object and a planet.
Momentum Transfer and Energy Transfer, Part II (MTET)
MTET.1 A I can qualitatively represent the energy stored before and after any collision.
MTET.2 B I can determine whether or not a collision was elastic by analyzing the motion
information.
MTET.3 B I can solve a problem by employing two fundamental principles.
Charged Particle Model (CPM)

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CPM.1 A I can use diagrams and words to explain phenomena by describing the behavior of
charged particles.
CPM.2 B I can use Coulombs Law to solve problems.
Synthesis
SYN I can use a variety of models to solve problems.

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