Primary Connections:

MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)

• Physics > Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
• Physics > Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
• Physics > Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
• Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Motion of Objects (Grade: 6 – 8)
• Physics > Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
• Physics > Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)

National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)

• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 9 – 12)

References:

National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)

• History and Nature of Science > Nature of science (Grade: 5 – 8)
• Science as Inquiry > Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry (Grade: 5 – 8)

Primary Connections:

MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)

• Physics > 1.3 Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
  Distinguish between, and solve problems involving, velocity, speed, and constant acceleration.
• Physics > 1.0 Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
  Broad Concept: Newton's laws of motion and gravitation describe and predict the motion of most objects.
• Physics > 1.6 Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
  Interpret and apply Newton's first law of motion.
• Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 11 Motion of Objects (Grade: 6 – 8)
  Explain and give examples of how the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed.
• Physics > 1.10 Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
  Interpret and apply Newton's third law of motion.
• Physics > 1.5 Motion and Forces (Grade: 9 – 10)
  Explain the relationship between mass and inertia.

National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)

• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
  An object that is not being subjected to a force will continue to move at a constant speed and in a straight line.
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
  The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed. That motion can be measured and represented on a graph.
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 5 – 8)
  If more than one force acts on an object along a straight line, then the forces will reinforce or cancel one another, depending on their direction and magnitude. Unbalanced forces will cause changes in the speed or direction of an object's motion.
• Physical Science > Motions and forces (Grade: 9 – 12)
  Objects change their motion only when a net force is applied. Laws of motion are used to calculate precisely the effects of forces on the motion of objects. The magnitude of the change in motion can be calculated using the relationship F = ma, which is independent of the nature of the force. Whenever one object exerts force on another, a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction is exerted on the first object.

References:

National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)

• History and Nature of Science > Nature of science (Grade: 5 – 8)
  It is part of scientific inquiry to evaluate the results of scientific investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and the explanations proposed by other scientists. Evaluation includes reviewing the experimental procedures, examining the evidence, identifying faulty reasoning, pointing out statements that go beyond the evidence, and suggesting alternative explanations for the same observations. Although scientists may disagree about explanations of phenomena, about interpretations of data, or about the value of rival theories, they do agree that questioning, response to criticism, and open communication are integral to the process of science. As scientific knowledge evolves, major disagreements are eventually resolved through such interactions between scientists.
• Science as Inquiry > Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry (Grade: 5 – 8)
  Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.