Family Support Page: SCI.10.PS3.D

Home and community support for 10th Grade science.

1. Standard At A Glance

Standard: SCI.10.PS3.D

Short description: Develop and use a model to illustrate the relationship between the absorption and emission of light and energy levels in atoms; apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision.

2. Typical Indicators

  • Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork or learning tasks.
  • Student applies this skill with familiar tasks and support.
  • Student can explain parts of their thinking when prompted.

3. Warning Signs

  • Student avoids tasks requiring this specific skill.
  • Student needs repeated prompting and shows inconsistent performance.
  • Student shows limited progress over time despite practice.

4. Escalating Accommodations

Tier 1

Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.

Tier 2

Provide targeted guided practice in 10-15 minute sessions with clear examples.

Tier 3

Use individualized practice with explicit modeling and frequent feedback.

5. Modifications

  • Diverse learners: use visuals, sentence supports, and language scaffolds.
  • Disabled learners: adapt response format, pacing, and access supports as needed.

6. Cross-Curricular Integration

Encourage conversations about chemistry in everyday materials, cooking, and the environment.

7. Gemini Canvas Prompt

9. Source Document