4-PS4-2: Light and Vision

Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen. (Cause and Effect)

Clarification Statement: none

Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include knowledge of specific colors reflected and seen, the cellular mechanisms of vision, or how the retina works.


Science Practices
Developing and Using Models

Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation

Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect



Assessments

The Wonder of Science Assessments

Shared Assessments

The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS.  Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly.  Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own.  Learn more here.


Instructional Resources

Mini Lessons

The Wonder of Science Resources

Shared Resources

Anchor Charts


Phenomena

 


Videos


Learning Plans


Storylines


Common Core Connections

ELA/Literacy

  • SL.4.5 - Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. 

Mathematics

  • 4.G.A.1 - Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.

  • MP.4 - Model with mathematics. 


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