Circular Motion and Satellite Motion

Essential Question:

How do the principles of circular motion and satellite motion govern natural phenomena and man-made technologies, and what implications do these principles have for our understanding of the universe and technological advancement?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyze how circular and satellite motion principles explain natural phenomena and technological innovations.

Innovation & Learner’s Mindset: Explore and propose how advancements in understanding these motions can lead to new technologies or scientific breakthroughs.

Global Citizenship: Understand the impact of satellite technologies on global communication, navigation, and environmental monitoring.

Communication & Collaboration: Work in teams to research and share findings on the applications of circular and satellite motion in various fields.

Inquiry Question:

What factors determine the motion of objects moving in a circular path, and how can we apply this understanding to everyday situations?

2. Inquiry Question:

How do the principles of satellite motion apply to natural satellites like the moon and to artificial satellites used in communication, navigation, and space exploration?

3. Inquiry Question:

In what ways have the principles of circular and satellite motion been crucial in advancing our understanding of physics and technology?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to describe and analyze the forces involved in circular motion, including centripetal force, and apply these concepts to real-world examples.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will understand the principles governing satellite motion, including the laws of orbital motion, and explore their applications in modern technology.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will investigate and present on a specific technological advancement or scientific discovery made possible by understanding circular and satellite motion.

Skills Demonstrated:

Analytical Skills: Apply physics equations and principles to solve problems related to circular and satellite motion.

Research and Presentation Skills: Investigate current technologies or scientific concepts related to the unit's topics and present findings.

Technical Writing: Document experiments, calculations, and analyses related to circular and satellite motion, clearly explaining the underlying principles.

Standards:

NGSS HS-PS2-4: Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.

NGSS HS-ESS1-4: Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.

Resources:

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