Physics of the Universe · Week 26 · Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Digital Signals
Arguing the advantages of digital information and discussing honesty when sharing images and messages online.
- Students will
- Students argue from evidence that digital signals copy and store information more reliably than analog signals and connect this to honest sharing online.
- SEL skill
- Decide what is honest to post or forward and explain the consequences
- What it looks like
- Students practice influencing others with integrity by deciding what is honest to post or forward.
- Content focus
- Digital signals and honest sharing
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means choosing actions that are safe, ethical, and kind after thinking through what could happen. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- HS-PS4-2: High School Physical Science performance expectation
- Science and engineering practice: SEP7 Engaging in argument from evidence
- Crosscutting concept: CCC7 Stability and change
- Literacy in science: WHST.11-12.1 Write arguments focused on discipline specific content.
- Traditional course: Physics
Fits these textbook chapters
- Physics Techbook, Concept 5.1: Wave Characteristics
- Inspire Physics, Unit 4: Sound
- Inspire Physics, Unit 6: Solid State Electronics
- California HMH Science Dimensions: Physics in the Universe, Unit 7: Waves
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- Materials by Design Responsible decision-makingEvaluating claims about engineered materials and practicing honest reporting of a source's limits.
- Solar in the Desert Responsible decision-makingEvaluating cost and benefit evidence for desert solar farms and weighing habitat loss against clean energy.
- Dating the Earth Responsible decision-makingAnalyzing half life data to date rocks and meteorites while checking our reasoning for bias.
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