Science 9 I Can Statements
Unit 4 - Motion
1. I can define and measure length (distance) in metric units.
2. I can convert metric units from one prefix to another. (Not assessing on test)
3. I can identify the independent and dependent variables in an experiment.
4. I can define and calculate velocity in metric units.
5. I can define and calculate acceleration in metric units.
6. I can explain how gravity relates to acceleration for all falling objects on earth.
Unit 5 – Force and Newton’s Laws
1. I can define and measure mass in metric units.
2. I can define force and measure it in newtons.
3. I can define friction, normal force, and weight.
4. I can explain Newton’s first law.
5. I can explain Newton’s second law and use it to solve a problem. (F = ma)
6. I can explain Newton’s third law.
Unit 6 – Work, Power, and Simple Machines
1. I can define work and use the formula for work to solve a problem. (W = F x d)
2. I can define power and use the formula for power to solve a problem. (P = W/t)
3. I can define “simple machine” and describe how they are used.
Unit 7 - Energy
1. I can compare and contrast kinetic energy and potential energy.
2. I can identify and define energy transformation.
3. I can describe the motion of an object in terms of the transformation of potential to kinetic energy.
4. I can state the law of conservation of energy.
1. I can define and measure length (distance) in metric units.
2. I can convert metric units from one prefix to another. (Not assessing on test)
3. I can identify the independent and dependent variables in an experiment.
4. I can define and calculate velocity in metric units.
5. I can define and calculate acceleration in metric units.
6. I can explain how gravity relates to acceleration for all falling objects on earth.
Unit 5 – Force and Newton’s Laws
1. I can define and measure mass in metric units.
2. I can define force and measure it in newtons.
3. I can define friction, normal force, and weight.
4. I can explain Newton’s first law.
5. I can explain Newton’s second law and use it to solve a problem. (F = ma)
6. I can explain Newton’s third law.
Unit 6 – Work, Power, and Simple Machines
1. I can define work and use the formula for work to solve a problem. (W = F x d)
2. I can define power and use the formula for power to solve a problem. (P = W/t)
3. I can define “simple machine” and describe how they are used.
Unit 7 - Energy
1. I can compare and contrast kinetic energy and potential energy.
2. I can identify and define energy transformation.
3. I can describe the motion of an object in terms of the transformation of potential to kinetic energy.
4. I can state the law of conservation of energy.