Content

Element Emerging
Needs to summarize the chosen topic in a way that lifelong learners can understand

Meets Expectations
Has accurately summarized the astronomical phenomenon by correctly using these Physics concepts: tangential velocity centripetal acceleration Newtons Laws (for motion and gravity) Includes a vector diagram of the forces causing the circular or elliptical motion; has labeled the vectors for centripetal and tangential force Recognizes and accurately describes the relationships among variables in at least one physics equation (direct, inverse, joint)

Advanced
Has included an interactive model of the phenomenon to further illustrate the Physics concepts discussed (this may be a simulator, animation, or short video)

Summary of Phenomenon
Physics

Vector Diagram
Physics

Needs to include a vector diagram for the forces involved in the circular or elliptical motion Needs to recognize and accurately describe the relationships among variables Needs to identify the components of the circular or elliptical orbit

Has labeled the acceleration vectors of the motion

Equation relationships
Algebra 2

Recognizes and accurately describes the relationships among variables for multiple physics equations Writes an equation to model the circular or elliptical orbit

Circles/ellipses
Algebra 2

For circles: identifies the center of the orbit and its radius For ellipticals: identifies the focus of the orbit and its major and minor semiaxes

School-wide Learning Outcomes

Element Emerging
Needs to use appropriate and professional software/hardware for goal and school code of conduct Needs to fix fragments and run-ons, and use appropriate vocabulary

Meets Expectations
Has used appropriate software/hardware available for a professional presentation and collaboration. (It is highly suggested that you use Weebly or Google Sites) Has appropriate sentence structure and uses content specific vocabulary for assignment; few errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling; does not distract from readers understanding Has used good web design techniques, according to feedback our community partner: User does not have to scroll for very long All text is readable Page and subpage(s) contribute to the sites overall theme Page is easy to navigate and user does not have to spend much time looking for tabs

Advanced
Has found and used new technological tools for the most professional presentation possible for collaboration Uses variety in sentence structure and content specific vocabulary to make the writing approachable and engaging to read The website is professional and pleasing to the viewers eye

Technological Proficiency Written Communication Critical Thinking

Needs to use principles of good web design