Subject Area - 3:
Science and Technology and Engineering Education
- Standard Area - 3.2: Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics
- Organizing Category - 3.2.B: Physics
- Grade Level - 3.2.8.B: GRADE 8
Standard - 3.2.8.B7
- Compare and contrast scientific theories.
- Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by scientists to study the natural world and universe.
- Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations.
- Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence.
- Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models.
- Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements.
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Assessment Anchor - S8.C.3
Principles of Motion and Force
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Anchor Descriptor - S8.C.3.1
Describe the effect of multiple forces on the movement, speed, or direction of an object.
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Eligible Content - S8.C.3.1.2
Distinguish between kinetic and potential energy.