Question 57

Would you use circular motion (rotation) to teach about inertia?  Why or why not?

TEACHING STANDARD A:
Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students. In doing this, teachers

• Select science content and adapt and design curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students.
• Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.

TEACHING STANDARD B:
Teachers of science guide and facilitate learning. In doing this, teachers

• Recognize and respond to student diversity and encourage all students to participate fully in science learning.
• Encourage and model the skills of scientific inquiry, as well as the curiosity, openness to new ideas and data, and skepticism that characterize science.

TEACHING STANDARD D:
Teachers of science design and manage learning environments that provide students with the time, space, and resources needed for learning science. In doing this, teachers

• Structure the time available so that students are able to engage in extended investigations.
• Make the available science tools, materials, media, and technological resources accessible to students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARD A:
Professional development for teachers of science requires learning essential science content through the perspectives and methods of inquiry. Science learning experiences for teachers must

• Involve teachers in actively investigating phenomena that can be studied scientifically, interpreting results, and making sense of findings consistent with currently accepted scientific understanding.
• Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge.

CONTENT STANDARD B: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of

Motions and forces