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Science - Physics

Science

The Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) set forth the basic skills for Oklahoma students. These skills are meant to be used by educators in developing science curriculum appropriate to the needs of their students. The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (P.A.S.S. Exam) for science offers descriptors of student performance levels for grade 5, grade 8, and Biology I.

Physics

The Oklahoma PASS provides learning goals for science that students must meet by the end of Physics.


Physical Science

    3.1 Energy: Conservation/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend that energy can be transferred, but never destroyed. As these transfers occur, the matter involved becomes steadily less ordered.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Conservation Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 2.1
  
    3.2 Motion: Laws of Motion/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend that objects change their motion only when a net force is applied. Newton's laws of motion are used to calculate precisely the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Motion: Laws of Motion Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 1.1
  
    3.3 Gravity: Definition
The learner will be able to comprehend that gravitation is a universal force that each mass exerts on any other mass. The strength of the gravitational attractive force between two masses is proportional to the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Gravity: Physical Science Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 1.2
  
    3.4 Electromagnetic Forces: Aspects
The learner will be able to comprehend that electricity and magnetism are two aspects of a single electromagnetic force.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electromagnetic Forces Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 1.4
  
    3.5 Energy: Potential/Kinetic/Field
The learner will be able to comprehend that all energy can be considered to be kinetic energy, potential energy, or energy contained by a field.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Potential, Kinetic, Work Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 2.2
  
    3.6 Energy: Waves/Comprehend/Have
The learner will be able to comprehend that waves have energy and can transfer energy when they interact with matter. Sound waves and electromagnetic waves are fundamentally different.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Waves Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 3.1
  
    3.7 Electromagnetic Waves
The learner will be able to comprehend that electromagnetic waves result when a charged object is accelerated or decelerated.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electromagnetic Waves Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 3.2
  
    3.8 Electric Force: Definition
The learner will be able to comprehend that the electric force is a universal force that exists between any two charged objects. The strength of the force is proportional to the charges and, as with gravitation, inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electric Force Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 1.3
  
    3.9 Heat: Cause
The learner will be able to comprehend that heat consists of random motion and the vibrations of atoms, molecules, and ions. The higher the temperature, the greater the atomic or molecular motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Standard 2.3
  

Research and Inquiry
The Research and Inquiry unit focuses on the knowledge, processes, and real world issues associated with science and technology. Topics include experimentation, data analysis, science related careers, and technological advances.

    4.1 Graphs: Recognize/Generate
The learner will be able to identify and/or create an apropriate graph or chart from collected data, tables, or written description.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphing Synthesis Master OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.8
  
    4.2 Conclusions: Communicate/Justify
The learner will be able to communicate or defend scientific thinking that resulted in conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Conclusions Comprehension Master OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.7
  
    4.3 Safety: Apply/Procedures/Physics
The learner will be able to recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures in all physics activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Safety Knowledge Master OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 3.5
  
    4.4 Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to design and conduct physics investigations in which variables are identified and controlled.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Plan & Perform Application Master OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 6.2
  
    4.5 Data: Assessment/Draw/Conclusion
The learner will be able to evaluate experimental data to draw the most logical conclusion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data: Assessment Evaluation Master OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.5
  
    4.6 Investigations: Recognize
The learner will be able to identify a hypothesis for a given problem in physics investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations Knowledge Master 0.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 3.4
  
    4.7 Investigations: Compose/Report
The learner will be able to prepare a written report describing the sequence, results, and interpretation of a physics investigation or event.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations Synthesis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.6
  
    4.8 Investigations: Design/Pertains
The learner will be able to formulate a testable hypothesis and design an appropriate experiment relating to the physical world.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Synthesis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 6.1
  
    4.9 Investigations: Design/Assess
The learner will be able to evaluate the design of a physics investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 3.1
  
    4.10 Graphs: Tables/Graphs
The learner will be able to interpret data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or circle graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphing Evaluation Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.3
  
    4.11 Graphs: Sort/Physical/Relationship
The learner will be able to graphically classify physical relationships (e.g., linear, parabolic, inverse).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphing Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 2.3
  
    4.12 Models: Compare/Real/World
The learner will be able to compare a given model to the physical world.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Analysis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 5.3
  
    4.13 Models: Interpret/Describes
The learner will be able to interpret a model which explains a given set of observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Evaluation Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 5.1
  
    4.14 Models: Choose/Predictions
The learner will be able to select predictions based on models.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 5.2
  
    4.15 Classification: Sort/System
The learner will be able to use observable properties, place an object or event into a classification system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 2.1
  
    4.16 Inquiry: Comprehend/Explanations
The learner will be able to comprehend that inquiries should lead to the formulation of explanations or models (physical, conceptual, and mathematical). In answering questions, students should engage in discusssions (based on scientific knowledge, the use of logic, and evidence from the investigation) and arguments that encourage the revision of their explanations, leading to further inquiry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Scientific Inquiry Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 6.4
  
    4.17 Instruments: Measurement/Utilize
The learner will be able to use appropriate tools (e.g., metric ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer, balances, spring scales, stopwatches) when measuring objects and/or events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Measurement Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 1.2
  
    4.18 Variables: Recognize/Independent
The learner will be able to identify the independent variables, dependent variables, and controls in an experiment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Variables Knowledge Master 0.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 3.2
  
    4.19 Questioning: Hypothesis/Accept
The learner will be able to accept or reject hypotheses when given results of a physics investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Questioning: Hypotheses Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.4
  
    4.20 Measurement: Metric/SI System
The learner will be able to use appropriate System International (SI) units (e.g., grams, meters, liters, degrees Celsius, and seconds); and SI prefixes (e.g., micro-, milli-, centi-, and kilo-) when measuring objects and/or events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Measurement: Metric/SI System Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 1.3
  
    4.21 Predictions: Choose/Patterns
The learner will be able to select appropriate predictions based on previously observed patterns of evidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predictions Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.1
  
    4.22 Changes: Recognize/Quantitative
The learner will be able to identify qualitative and quantitative changes given conditions (e.g., temperature, mass, volume, time, position, length) before, during, and after and event.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Changes Knowledge Master 0.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 1.1
  
    4.23 Technology: Data/Utilize/Exhibit
The learner will be able to use a variety of technologies, such as hand tools, measuring instruments, and computers to collect, analyze, and display data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Technology: Data Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 6.3
  
    4.24 Math Skills: Demonstrate/Relations
The learner will be able to use mathematics to show relationships within a given set of observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Math Skills Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 3.3
  
    4.25 Data: Representation/Convey/Method
The learner will be able to report data in an appropriate manner.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data: Representation Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 4.2
  
    4.26 Taxonomy: Recognize/Based/System
The learner will be able to identify the properties by which a classification system is based.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Physics Process Standard 2.2
  

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