MS-PS3-3
Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.
Clarification statement: Examples of devices could include an insulated box, a solar cooker, and a Styrofoam cup.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include calculating the total amount of thermal energy transferred.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-PS3-3.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-PS3-3 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-PS3-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-PS3-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: