MS-PS2-1

Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.

Clarification statement: Examples of practical problems could include the impact of collisions between two cars, between a car and stationary objects, and between a meteor and a space vehicle.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to vertical or horizontal interactions in one dimension.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-PS2-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-PS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-PS2-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and engineering practices

Disciplinary core ideas

Crosscutting concepts

Connections to Other Standards

MS-PS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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