Tier 1
Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.
1. Standard At A Glance
Standard: SCI.11.PS3.A
Short description: Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other components and heat flows are known; develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles (objects) and energy associated with the relative positions of particles (objects).
2. Typical Indicators
- Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork.
- 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 despite practice.
4. Escalating Accommodations
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 physics in engineering, technology, and energy systems at home.