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

 

Earth Science

 

Technology

 

Personal and Social

 

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

 
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