HS-PS3-3 - Performance Expectation
Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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deviceconstraintsform of energyenergy conversiondesignbuildrefinement
Skills
- design (a device to convert energy forms) #dok3
- build (a device under given constraints) #dok3
- refine (a device for improved energy conversion or constraint satisfaction) #dok3
- apply (principles of energy conversion to engineering solutions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe different forms of energy and their conversion. #dok1
- I can identify constraints that affect engineering solutions. #dok1
- I can explain how a device converts one form of energy into another. #dok2
- I can compare the effectiveness of different energy conversion devices. #dok2
- I can design a device that converts one form of energy into another given a set of constraints. #dok3
- I can build a prototype device to demonstrate energy conversion. #dok3
- I can refine a device's design to improve its energy conversion or better satisfy constraints. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Energy can be converted from one form to another using technological devices, but efficiency and function are influenced by constraints.
- Engineering design involves an iterative process of creating, testing, and refining solutions to convert energy within real-world limitations.
Essential Questions
- What forms of energy can be converted, and what devices make these conversions possible?
- How do constraints such as materials, cost, or safety impact the design of energy conversion devices?
- What are the steps involved in designing, building, and refining a device that converts energy?
- How does the process of refining a device affect its ability to convert energy efficiently?
- What real-world problems can be addressed by engineering solutions that convert energy from one form to another?
