4-PS3-4 - Performance Expectation
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
4th Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
Standard Unwrapping
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scientific ideasdesigntestrefinedeviceenergyform
Skills
- apply (scientific ideas to engineering problems) #dok3
- design (a device that converts energy forms) #dok3
- test (a device for energy conversion effectiveness) #dok3
- refine (a device based on test data and results) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different forms of energy. #dok1
- I can explain how energy can change from one form to another. #dok2
- I can apply scientific ideas to design a device that converts energy. #dok3
- I can test the effectiveness of my energy conversion device. #dok3
- I can refine my device using evidence from my tests. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Energy can be converted from one form to another to perform work or solve problems.
- The engineering design process involves applying scientific knowledge, testing prototypes, and making improvements.
Essential Questions
- How can energy be changed from one form to another?
- What scientific ideas help us to create devices that convert energy?
- How can we test and improve devices that change energy from one form to another?
- What challenges might we face when designing a device to convert energy?
- How do we know if our device is effectively converting energy?
