HS-PS4-4 - Performance Expectation
Evaluate the validity and reliability of claims in published materials of the effects that different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by matter.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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validityreliabilityclaimspublished materialseffectsfrequencieselectromagnetic radiationmatter
Skills
- evaluate (validity of claims in published materials) #dok3
- evaluate (reliability of claims in published materials) #dok3
- analyze (effects of different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation on matter) #dok3
- interpret (scientific claims and supporting evidence) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define validity and reliability in the context of scientific claims. #dok1
- I can identify claims made in published materials about electromagnetic radiation. #dok1
- I can explain how different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation may affect matter. #dok2
- I can analyze published scientific materials for the effects of electromagnetic radiation on matter. #dok3
- I can evaluate the validity and reliability of claims made in scientific and technical publications. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The validity and reliability of scientific claims in published materials can be assessed using evidence and reasoning.
- Different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation interact with matter in distinct and measurable ways.
Essential Questions
- What makes a scientific claim valid and reliable?
- How do different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation affect matter?
- What evidence is needed to evaluate the effects of electromagnetic radiation on materials?
- How can published claims about electromagnetic radiation be critically evaluated?
- Why is it important to assess both the validity and reliability of scientific claims?