Standards

Tennessee Physical Science Standards:

Standard Number 4.0 Energy: The student will compare and contrast the various 
forms of energy
	
Learning Expectation 4.4: probe the fundamental principles and applications of 
electricity.

At Level 3, the student is able to 
	*research commercial heat sources, defending views about why they are or 
are not economical or practical choices of energy.
	*research and debate the relationship between current energy situations 
with possible future energy crises.




Memphis City School Standards:
(http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/standards.htm)

Science Standards:

Standard #1:
Students should be able to solve real-world problems through scientific inquiry 
methods (questioning, predicting, experimenting, collecting and displaying 
information, and drawing valid conclusions), using appropriate technology to 
communicate ideas and solutions effectively.

Standard #2:
Students should be able to interpret situations that affect their "everyday" 
lives by using knowledge of energy, matter, force and motion.

Standard #5:
Students should be able to evaluate how science and technology affect their 
personal lives, and society as a whole.


Language Arts Standards

Standard #1:
Students should be able to speak and write appropriately for specific purposes 
and audiences.

Standard #3:
Students should be able to access, organize, evaluate, and use information 
obtained by listening, reading, and viewing a variety of texts.


Mathematics Standards

Standard #3:
Students should be able to use mathematical reasoning to analyze and answer 
theoretical and real-world questions and problems.

Standard #5:
Students should be able to use appropriate technology to solve problems and to 
communicate ideas and solutions.


Social Studies Standards

Standard #4:
Students should be able to predict world conditions, based on a knowledge of 
past and present social, political, and economic conditions.