For Physics, the Minnesota Academic Standards are:
Physical Science Foundations
Understanding the nature of matter, energy, motion, forces, and waves.
Matter and Its Interactions
Atomic structure, chemical reactions, and the properties of different materials.
Motion and Stability
Understanding the laws of motion, forces, and the behavior of objects in various states of motion.
Energy
understanding the different forms of energy, conservation of energy principles, and how energy transfers and transformations occur.
Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
The properties of waves, including light and sound, and how they interact with matter.
Engineering Design
Applying principles of physics to design and build solutions to real-world problems.