HS-PS4-4

Evaluate the validity and reliability of claims in published materials of the effects that different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by matter.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on the idea that photons associated with different frequencies of light have different energies, and the damage to living tissue from electromagnetic radiation depends on the energy of the radiation. Examples of published materials could include scientific journals, trade books, magazines, web resources, videos, and other passages that may reflect bias.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to qualitative descriptions.

Note: this is a performance expectation for both HS chemistry and HS physics. The focus will vary based on which class this standard is being taught in.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-PS4-4.

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Assessment

What assessment of HS-PS4-4 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-PS4-4 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-PS4-4 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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