Race to Mars

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Grade 12, Pan-Canadian Science Curriculum

• WORK-12-325.05: use vectors to represent force, velocity, and acceleration (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.06: analyse quantitatively the horizontal and vertical motion of a projectile (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.07: identify the frame of reference for a given motion (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.08: apply Newton"s laws of motion to explain inertia, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, and the interaction of forces between two objects (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.11: analyse quantitatively two-dimensional motion in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.12: describe uniform circular motion, using algebraic and vector analysis (Resources)
• WORK-12-325.13: explain quantitatively circular motion using Newton"s laws (Resources)
• WORK-12-116.04: analyse and describe examples where technologies were developed based on scientific understanding (e.g., analyse examples such as rocket launchers and seat belts) (Resources)
• WORK-12-116.06: describe and evaluate the design of technological solutions and the way they function, using scientific principles (e.g., evaluate technologies such as airbags to reduce injury, and rotating space stations to create artificial gravity) (Resources)
• WORK-12-116.07: analyse natural and technological systems to interpret and explain their structure and dynamics (e.g., analyse braking systems) (Resources)
• WORK-12-213.02: carry out procedures controlling the major variables and adapting or extending procedures where required (e.g., investigate the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration, and the relationships between distance, velocity, and time) (Resources)
• WORK-12-213.03: use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data (e.g., collect data accurately, using photogates or stopwatches) (Resources)
• WORK-12-213.05: compile and organize data, using appropriate formats and data treatments to facilitate interpretation of the data (e.g., organize data when investigating relationships between force, distance, and work) (Resources)
• WORK-12-215.02: select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical, and linguistic modes of representation to communicate ideas, plans, and results (e.g., use free body and vector diagrams to communicate results) (Resources)
• WORK-12-215.06: work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out a plan, and troubleshoot problems as they arise (e.g., work cooperatively when determining the power output of a group-constructed machine) (Resources)


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