Learning Domain: Energy

Standard: Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.

Degree of Alignment: 2 Strong (1 user)

Science Domain: Earth and Space Sciences

Topic: Human Sustainability

Standard: Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.* [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the conservation, recycling, and reuse of resources (such as minerals and metals) where possible, and on minimizing impacts where it is not. Examples include developing best practices for agricultural soil use, mining (for coal, tar sands, and oil shales), and pumping (for petroleum and natural gas). Science knowledge indicates what can happen in natural systems—not what should happen.]

Degree of Alignment: 2 Strong (1 user)

Science Domain: Physical Sciences

Topic: Energy

Standard: Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.* [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on both qualitative and quantitative evaluations of devices. Examples of devices could include Rube Goldberg devices, wind turbines, solar cells, solar ovens, and generators. Examples of constraints could include use of renewable energy forms and efficiency.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment for quantitative evaluations is limited to total output for a given input. Assessment is limited to devices constructed with materials provided to students.]

Degree of Alignment: 2 Strong (1 user)