Physics & Fiction: Ride the Reading Coaster!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Physics Competency	Application of Newton's Laws - Students will demonstrate their ability to apply Newton's laws of motion by calculating and explaining the forces, acceleration, and energy conservation involved in their theme park ride design.	I can identify the basic forces acting on my theme park ride design and describe how they influence its motion, even if my calculations are not fully accurate or detailed.	I can calculate the basic forces acting on my theme park ride and explain how these forces affect the motion and safety of the ride, using Newton's laws of motion to support my design decisions.	I can accurately calculate the forces and acceleration involved in my theme park ride design, using Newton's laws of motion to explain how energy conservation is achieved throughout the ride experience.	I can accurately calculate and explain how Newton's laws of motion apply to my theme park ride design, demonstrating a clear understanding of the forces, acceleration, and energy conservation involved, and effectively integrate these physics concepts with the thematic elements from the book I am studying.
Literary Analysis	Narrative Theme Integration - Students will analyze and interpret themes from a chosen book and effectively integrate these themes into the design and storytelling elements of their theme park ride.	I can identify key themes from the book I am studying and describe how these themes could inspire elements of a theme park ride, such as its storyline or visual design, using specific examples from the text.	I can identify key themes from the book and incorporate them into the design of my theme park ride, explaining how these themes are represented through specific elements like the ride's setting or storyline.	I can effectively analyze and interpret themes from the book I chose, and integrate these themes into the design and storytelling elements of my theme park ride, clearly demonstrating how the ride reflects the book's narrative and enhances the visitor's experience.	I can seamlessly integrate the themes and narrative structures from the book into the design of my theme park ride, clearly demonstrating how each element of the ride reflects and enhances the storytelling experience.
Collaboration	Collaborative Design Process - Students will engage in collaborative brainstorming and design sessions, showcasing their ability to work effectively in teams to develop a cohesive theme park ride concept.	I can actively participate in group discussions by sharing my ideas and listening to others, contributing to the development of a unified theme park ride concept that integrates both physics and storytelling elements.	I can contribute ideas during group brainstorming sessions and actively listen to my peers, helping to refine our theme park ride concept by integrating feedback and ensuring our design aligns with the themes of the book we are studying.	I can actively contribute to team discussions by sharing my ideas and listening to others, ensuring our theme park ride concept reflects both the physics principles and narrative themes from the book.	I can actively contribute to brainstorming sessions by sharing insightful ideas and listening to my peers, helping our team develop a cohesive theme park ride concept that integrates physics and storytelling elements effectively.
Communication	Technical Presentation Skills - Students will present their design portfolios and scale models, demonstrating clear communication and technical presentation skills to convey the interdisciplinary connections between physics and storytelling.	I can present my design portfolio and scale model in a clear and organized manner, explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride design.	I can present my design portfolio and scale model with clear explanations of how physics concepts and storytelling elements are integrated, using visual aids and technical vocabulary to effectively communicate my ideas to the audience.	I can effectively present my design portfolio and scale model, clearly explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride design I can engage the audience with detailed explanations and respond confidently to questions about my creative process and technical decisions.	I can confidently present my design portfolio and scale model, clearly explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride I effectively engage the audience by using technical language and storytelling techniques, demonstrating my understanding of both disciplines.
Critical Thinking	Critical Feedback Integration - Students will incorporate feedback from peers and community partners to refine their designs, demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability in improving their theme park ride project.	I can actively listen to feedback from my peers and community partners, thoughtfully consider their suggestions, and make specific changes to my theme park ride design that improve both the physics calculations and the storytelling elements.	I can thoughtfully incorporate specific feedback from my peers and community partners to make improvements to my theme park ride design, demonstrating my ability to critically evaluate suggestions and adapt my project accordingly.	I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from peers and community partners to enhance my theme park ride design, showing how I adapt my ideas to improve both the physics calculations and the storytelling elements in my project.	I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from my peers and community partners to enhance my theme park ride design, demonstrating my ability to critically evaluate suggestions and make informed adjustments that improve both the physics and storytelling elements of my project.

Physics Competency

Application of Newton's Laws - Students will demonstrate their ability to apply Newton's laws of motion by calculating and explaining the forces, acceleration, and energy conservation involved in their theme park ride design.

I can identify the basic forces acting on my theme park ride design and describe how they influence its motion, even if my calculations are not fully accurate or detailed.

I can calculate the basic forces acting on my theme park ride and explain how these forces affect the motion and safety of the ride, using Newton's laws of motion to support my design decisions.

I can accurately calculate the forces and acceleration involved in my theme park ride design, using Newton's laws of motion to explain how energy conservation is achieved throughout the ride experience.

I can accurately calculate and explain how Newton's laws of motion apply to my theme park ride design, demonstrating a clear understanding of the forces, acceleration, and energy conservation involved, and effectively integrate these physics concepts with the thematic elements from the book I am studying.

Literary Analysis

Narrative Theme Integration - Students will analyze and interpret themes from a chosen book and effectively integrate these themes into the design and storytelling elements of their theme park ride.

I can identify key themes from the book I am studying and describe how these themes could inspire elements of a theme park ride, such as its storyline or visual design, using specific examples from the text.

I can identify key themes from the book and incorporate them into the design of my theme park ride, explaining how these themes are represented through specific elements like the ride's setting or storyline.

I can effectively analyze and interpret themes from the book I chose, and integrate these themes into the design and storytelling elements of my theme park ride, clearly demonstrating how the ride reflects the book's narrative and enhances the visitor's experience.

I can seamlessly integrate the themes and narrative structures from the book into the design of my theme park ride, clearly demonstrating how each element of the ride reflects and enhances the storytelling experience.

Collaboration

Collaborative Design Process - Students will engage in collaborative brainstorming and design sessions, showcasing their ability to work effectively in teams to develop a cohesive theme park ride concept.

I can actively participate in group discussions by sharing my ideas and listening to others, contributing to the development of a unified theme park ride concept that integrates both physics and storytelling elements.

I can contribute ideas during group brainstorming sessions and actively listen to my peers, helping to refine our theme park ride concept by integrating feedback and ensuring our design aligns with the themes of the book we are studying.

I can actively contribute to team discussions by sharing my ideas and listening to others, ensuring our theme park ride concept reflects both the physics principles and narrative themes from the book.

I can actively contribute to brainstorming sessions by sharing insightful ideas and listening to my peers, helping our team develop a cohesive theme park ride concept that integrates physics and storytelling elements effectively.

Communication

Technical Presentation Skills - Students will present their design portfolios and scale models, demonstrating clear communication and technical presentation skills to convey the interdisciplinary connections between physics and storytelling.

I can present my design portfolio and scale model in a clear and organized manner, explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride design.

I can present my design portfolio and scale model with clear explanations of how physics concepts and storytelling elements are integrated, using visual aids and technical vocabulary to effectively communicate my ideas to the audience.

I can effectively present my design portfolio and scale model, clearly explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride design
I can engage the audience with detailed explanations and respond confidently to questions about my creative process and technical decisions.

I can confidently present my design portfolio and scale model, clearly explaining how the physics concepts and narrative themes from the book are integrated into my theme park ride
I effectively engage the audience by using technical language and storytelling techniques, demonstrating my understanding of both disciplines.

Critical Thinking

Critical Feedback Integration - Students will incorporate feedback from peers and community partners to refine their designs, demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability in improving their theme park ride project.

I can actively listen to feedback from my peers and community partners, thoughtfully consider their suggestions, and make specific changes to my theme park ride design that improve both the physics calculations and the storytelling elements.

I can thoughtfully incorporate specific feedback from my peers and community partners to make improvements to my theme park ride design, demonstrating my ability to critically evaluate suggestions and adapt my project accordingly.

I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from peers and community partners to enhance my theme park ride design, showing how I adapt my ideas to improve both the physics calculations and the storytelling elements in my project.

I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from my peers and community partners to enhance my theme park ride design, demonstrating my ability to critically evaluate suggestions and make informed adjustments that improve both the physics and storytelling elements of my project.