1-PS4-3
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.
Clarification statement: Examples of materials could include those that are transparent (such as clear plastic), translucent (such as wax paper), opaque (such as cardboard), and reflective (such as a mirror).
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the speed of light.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 1-PS4-3.
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Assessment
What assessment of 1-PS4-3 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 1-PS4-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
1-PS4-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: