HS-PS3-1

Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on explaining the meaning of mathematical expressions for energy, work, and power used in the model.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to basic algebraic expressions or computations; to systems of two or three components; and to work, power, thermal energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, electrical energy and/or the energies in gravitational, magnetic, or electric fields.

Note: This is a performance expectation for both HS Physics and HS Chemistry. The Disciplinary Core Ideas to focus on will vary based on whether the standard is being taught in a physics or chemistry class. For physics, the NYSED course map describes the focus as "Conservation of energy, thermal energy, endothermic and exothermic reactions overlap with Chemistry". For chemistry, the NYSED describes a focus of "Conservation of energy, thermal energy, endothermic and exothermic reactions".

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-PS3-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of HS-PS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-PS3-1 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-PS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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