SC15.1.4

Science (2015) Grade(s): 1

SC15.1.4
Design and construct a device that uses light or sound to send a communication signal over a distance (e.g., using a flashlight and a piece of cardboard to simulate a signal lamp for sending a coded message to a classmate, using a paper cup and string to simulate a telephone for talking to a classmate).*

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Knowledge

Students know:

Light travels over a given distance.
Light can be used to communicate over a distance.
Sound travels over a given distance.
Sound can be used to communicate over a distance.

Skills

Students are able to:

Use tools and materials provided to solve the specific problem of being able to communicate using signals over distance using light or sound.

Understanding

Students understand that:

People depend on various technologies in their lives like devices that can be created to communicate over a distance using light or sound.

Vocabulary

design
construct
device
light
sound
communication signal
distance
receive
simulate
design process
ask
imagine
plan
create
improve

Aligned Learning Resources

Sound Through String Telephones

Phone-a-Friend

Communicating With Light

Design by Adaptive Theme