6th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards [PS4] Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfers
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. Disciplinary Core Ideas PS4.C: Information Technologies and
Instrumentation
Digitized signals (sent as wave pulses) are a
more reliable way to encode and transmit
information.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can
Reasoning Targets
I can
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
I can
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).
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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).
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3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
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4 Advanced
... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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6th Grade (SCI) Physical Science Standards