SCI-MS.PS4Performance ExpectationsPS4 help students formulate an answer to the question , “ What are the characteristic properties of waves and how can they be used ? ” At the middle school level, the PS4 Disciplinary Core Idea is broken down into Wave Properties, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Information Technologies and Instrumentation. Students are able to describe and predict characteristic properties and behaviors of waves when the waves interact with matter. Students can apply an understanding of waves as a means to send digital information. The performance expectation s in PS4 focus on students demonstrating proficiency in developing and using models, using mathematical thinking , and obtaining, evaluating and communicating information; and to use these practices to demonstrate understanding of the core ideas. Calculation Method for DCIDisciplinary Core Ideas are larger groups of related Performance Expectations. So the Disciplinary Core Idea Grade is a calculation of all the related Performance Expectations. So click on the Performance Expectation name below each Disciplinary Core Idea to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations. |
SCI-MS.PS4.026th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards SCI-MS.PS4.02 Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on both light and mechanical waves. Examples of models could include drawings,
simulations, and written descriptions. Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
Identify vocabulary words based on pictures provided showing types of lenses and the effects of transparency, etc… Identify various pictures as sources of light (or not) and label a picture showing where light rays will go based on the origin of that light. 3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
Predict/test the outcome of light refraction on various objects in an activity setting. Create a chart of rules that states how light will behave when reflected and refracted by different surfaces and lenses. 4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Develop a company brochure including the benefits and restrictions of products offered using the reflection and refraction of light including lenses and mirrors ResourcesVocabulary
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SCI-MS.PS4.036th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards SCI-MS.PS4.03 Evaluate how different forms of technology utilize different signals.Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on a basic understanding that waves can be used for communication purposes. Examples could
include using fiber optic cable to transmit light pulses, radio wave pulses in WiFi devices, and conversion of
stored binary patterns to make sound or text on a computer screen. Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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