TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Strand 10: Rotational Dynamics
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Define angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration Classroom discussion of angular displacement,
velocity and acceleration.
Quantify the relationship between angular
displacement, velocity and acceleration
Classroom discussion of angular displacement,
velocity and acceleration.
Define center of mass and locate it for several objects Given an odd shaped object determine the center
of mass using string.
Determine angular displacement velocity
and acceleration of a second hand in
constructed response test question.
Apply equations of constant acceleration
in constructed response test question.
Describe how to find the center of mass
for a variety of objects in an essay test
question.
Define and calculate torque Work with torque in lab. Calculate torque on a bolt given the force
applied and the size in constructed
response test question.
Understand the relationship between torque and
Using a meter stick balance determine component Write results of lab in written report.
rotational equilibrium
torque given rotational equilibrium.
Define and calculate the moment of inertia Classroom discussion of moment of inertia. Use dimensional analysis to define
moment of inertia in essay test question.
Understand and quantify conservation of angular
momentum
Classroom discussion of conservation of angular
momentum.
Describe why an ice skater increases spin
when pulling arms toward body in an
essay test question.
Strand 11: Two Dimensional Motion
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Define projectile motion Experiment with projectiles in lab. Draw vector diagrams of a projectile at
Distinguish between the acceleration of vertical
components of motion and the constant velocity of the
horizontal components of motion
Diagram vertical and horizontal components of
motion.
various stages in written lab report.
Describe in paragraph form component
velocities in written report.
Predict results for horizontally launched projectiles Experiment with launched projectiles in lab. Given a ramp, Hotwheel and meter stick,
calculate velocity of car in performance
event graded by Rubric.
Quantify motion and predict results for projectiles
launched at angles
Classroom discussion of two dimensional motion.
Predict landing point of slingshot in
constructed response test question.
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