Generalizations Categorized by National and Nebraska Science Standards for the Study of Light
Unifying concepts
and processes |
Concept and/or Generalization |
| Systems, order, and organization |
Color of the spectrum is in order. |
| Evidence, models, and explanations |
Create an explanation for white and black. Explanation light travels in a straight line. Explanation for color shadows. Explanation for reflection, refraction, opaque, transparent, translucent. |
| Constancy, change, and measurement |
Properties of light do remain constant. Measure angle of incidence and reflections. |
| Evolution and equilibrium |
Light is in equilibrium. |
| Form and function |
The form of the materials determines the function. |
| Science as Inquiry |
Investigate properties of light through experimentation |
| Physical Science |
Properties of light |
| Life Science |
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| Earth Science |
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| Technology |
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| Personal and Social |
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| History and Nature of Science |
Science can be used to find answers to questions. It took many years and many scientists before we understand the properties and behavior of light. |
| Attitude |