6th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards [PS4] Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfers
SCI-MS.PS4.01 Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves
that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a
wave.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on describing waves with both qualitative and quantitative thinking. Disciplinary Core Ideas PS4.A: Wave Properties
A simple wave has a repeating pattern with a
specific wavelength, frequency, and
amplitude.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can define amplitude, energy, wavelength, frequency, etc.
I can define a wave, wave crest/peak, wave trough/valley, etc.
Reasoning Targets
I can describe the difference between a longitudinal and transverse wave.
I can characterize physical waves by frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can apply these properties to the pitch and volume of sound waves and to the wavelength and magnitude of water waves.
I can calculate the change in the energy of a wave given the change in the amplitude.
Product Targets
I can create a wave of given amplitude.
I can create a wave with quadruple the energy of a given wave.
Proficiency Scale
The 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).
descriptors
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).
