6th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards [PS2] Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
SCI-MS.PS2.04 Use evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are
attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects.
Clarification Statement: Examples of this phenomenon could include the interactions of magnets, electrically-charged strips of
tape, and electrically-charged pith balls. Examples of investigations could include first-hand experiences or
simulations. Disciplinary Core Ideas PS2.B: Types of Interactions
Gravitational forces are always attractive.
There is a gravitational force between any two
masses, but it is very small except when one
or both of the objects have large mass-e.g.,
Earth and the sun.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can
Reasoning Targets
I can compare the amount of gravitational forces acting between objects.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can explain how every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object.
Product Targets
I can
Proficiency Scale
The Student can ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
descriptors
2 Developing
... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
