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Science.3.8.A

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The student is expected to

identify everyday examples of energy, including light, sound, thermal, and mechanical; and

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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SCIENCE.3.8.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

S.K.8.A

communicate the idea that objects can only be seen when a light source is present and compare the effects of different amounts of light on the appearance of objects; and

S.K.8.B

demonstrate and explain that light travels through some objects and is blocked by other objects, creating shadows.

S.3.8.A

identify everyday examples of energy, including light, sound, thermal, and mechanical; and

S.5.8.C
demonstrate and explain how light travels in a straight line and can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.
S.7.8.C
explain the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of the particles within a substance.
IPC.7.D
explain how electrons can transition from a high energy level to a low energy state, emitting photons at different frequencies for different energy transitions;
PHYS.9.A
describe the photoelectric effect and emission spectra produced by various atoms and how both are explained by the photon model for light;
PHYS.8.F
investigate the emission spectra produced by various atoms and explain the relationship to the electromagnetic spectrum; and
PHYS.9.C
compare and explain how superposition of quantum states is related to the wave-particle duality nature of light; and
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Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Recurring themes and concepts provide a connective structure for scientific ideas across disciplines. The connection(s) below show some ways that teachers can help students understand how the content they are learning fits into the broader understanding of science. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made but highlight some that are appropriate for this grade level.
Flow of energy and cycling of matter through systems

Matter and energy are conserved, changing forms but maintaining quantities. Energy flows within a system or between systems through transfers and transformations. Matter is cycled within systems through physical and chemical processes.

Energy is being transferred and transformed as it is sensed. For example, heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another, so when a person touches a cold object, heat moves out of their hand and into the object.

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the science TEKS and math, English language arts and reading, social studies, and technology applications. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.
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English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.3.6.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society

ELAR.3.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding

ELAR.3.7.F respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate

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