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.
