HS-PS3-3

Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on both qualitative and quantitative evaluations of devices. Examples of devices could include Rube Goldberg devices, wind turbines, solar cells, sound level or light meters, solar ovens, and generators. Examples of constraints could include use of renewable energy forms and efficiency.

Assessment boundary: Assessment for quantitative evaluations is limited to total output for a given input. Assessment is limited to devices constructed with materials provided to students.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-PS3-3.

This section could be expanded upon. You can help out by adding to this section.

Assessment

What assessment of HS-PS3-3 might look like on a NY state exam.

This section could be expanded upon. You can help out by adding to this section.

NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-PS3-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and engineering practices

Disciplinary core ideas

Crosscutting concepts

Connections to Other Standards

HS-PS3-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

Page contributors:

Physics | HS. Energy