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MS. Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
- A
Performance ExpectationsMS.PS4.WER
- 1
Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.MS.PS4.1
- 2
Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.MS.PS4.2
- 3
Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals.MS.PS4.3
- 1
- B
Science and Engineering PracticesMS.WER.SEP
- 1
Developing and Using ModelsMS.WER.SEP.1
- a
Develop a model to describe phenomena. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.SEP.1a
- a
- 2
Using Mathematics and Computational ThinkingMS.WER.SEP.2
- a
Use mathematical representations to describe and/or support scientific conclusions and design solutions. (MSPS4-1)MS.WER.SEP.2a
- a
- 3
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating InformationMS.WER.SEP.3
- a
Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information in written text with that contained in media and visual displays to clarify claims and findings. (MS-PS4-3)MS.WER.SEP.3a
- a
- 4
Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical EvidenceMS.WER.SEP.4
- a
Science knowledge is based upon logical and conceptual connections between evidence and explanations (MS-PS4-1)MS.WER.SEP.4a
- a
- 1
- C
Disciplinary Core IdeasMS.WER.DCI
- 1
PS4.A: Wave PropertiesMS.WER.DCI.PS4.A
- a
A simple wave has a repeating pattern with a specific wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. (MS-PS4-1)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.A.1
- b
A sound wave needs a medium through which it is transmitted. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.A.2
- a
- 2
PS4.B: Electromagnetic RadiationMS.WER.DCI.PS4.B
- a
When light shines on an object, it is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the object, depending on the object’s material and the frequency (color) of the light. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.B.1
- b
(NYSED) The path that light travels can be traced as straight lines, except when it hits a surface between different transparent materials (e.g., air and water, air and glass) obliquely where the light path bends. (MS-PS4- 2)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.B.2
- c
A wave model of light is useful for explaining brightness, color, and the frequency-dependent bending of light at a surface between media. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.B.3
- d
(NYSED) However, because light can travel through space, it cannot be a mechanical wave, like sound or water waves. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.B.4
- a
- 3
PS4.C: Information Technologies and InstrumentationMS.WER.DCI.PS4.C
- a
Digitized signals (sent as wave pulses) are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information. (MS-PS4-3)MS.WER.DCI.PS4.C.1
- a
- 1
- D
Crosscutting ConceptsMS.WER.CC
- 1
PatternsMS.WER.CC.1
- a
Graphs and charts can be used to identify patterns in data. (MS-PS4-1)MS.WER.CC.1a
- a
- 2
Structure and FunctionMS.WER.CC.2
- a
Structures can be designed to serve particular functions by taking into account properties of different materials, and how materials can be shaped and used. (MS-PS4-2)MS.WER.CC.2a
- b
Structures can be designed to serve particular functions. (MS-PS4-3)MS.WER.CC.2b
- a
- 3
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural WorldMS.WER.CC.3
- a
Technologies extend the measurement, exploration, modeling, and computational capacity of scientific investigations. (MS-PS4-3)MS.WER.CC.3a
- a
- 4
Science is a Human EndeavorMS.WER.CC.4
- a
Advances in technology influence the progress of science and science has influenced advances in technology. (MSPS4-3)MS.WER.CC.4a
- a
- 1
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