Stereo Waves & Sonic Discoveries!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Kentucky Portrait of a Learner	Empowered Learner	I can graph simple functions by hand and identify key features such as intercepts and slopes, using my understanding to explore how sound waves behave in different environments Through persistence, I actively seek ways to improve my design by experimenting with diverse techniques and incorporating feedback from professionals, demonstrating my ability to adapt and grow in my learning journey	I can describe the basic principles of acoustics and wave behavior that impact noise pollution and hearing loss, and I can use technology to create a simple visual representation of these concepts	I can graphically represent key features of my sound stereo design using mathematical functions, demonstrating both my understanding of acoustics and my ability to apply technology for complex cases, while persistently refining my design based on feedback and real-world data	I can confidently design a sound stereo system that effectively minimizes noise pollution and enhances sound quality by applying my understanding of acoustics and wave behavior I utilize graphing skills to visualize and predict sound patterns, using both manual techniques and technology to adapt my design for diverse environments I persistently refine my approach by analyzing real-world data and feedback from local artists and urban residents, demonstrating my ability to overcome challenges and contribute creatively to community well-being
Kentucky Portrait of a Learner	Creative Contributer	I can explore innovative ways to minimize noise pollution by creatively designing and graphing sound patterns that enhance sound quality, using both manual techniques and technology to visualize and improve my stereo system design	I can explore different design possibilities for my sound stereo system, using both my curiosity and basic understanding of acoustics, and then create initial sketches or models that demonstrate my ideas while considering key features of wave behavior	I can creatively design and graph a sound stereo system using principles of acoustics and wave behavior, showcasing key features of sound management through both manual sketches and technology-enhanced models, demonstrating originality and practicality in addressing noise pollution challenges	I can creatively design an innovative sound stereo system that effectively addresses noise pollution by applying my understanding of acoustics and wave behavior I demonstrate mastery in graphing functions symbolically and using technology to visualize sound patterns, ensuring my design enhances sound quality for diverse environments Through this process, I engage with local sound professionals, integrate their insights, and confidently share my project with an audience, reflecting on my growth and the real-world impact of my solution
Kentucky Portrait of a Learner	Critical Thinker	I can identify the noise pollution challenges and explain their effects on communities by graphing sound frequency data and interpreting key features to uncover patterns, using both manual methods and technology to deepen my understanding	I can use technology to graph functions symbolically, identifying and explaining key features of the graph that relate to sound wave patterns, and can apply this understanding to analyze and improve the effectiveness of my sound stereo design in reducing noise pollution	I can analyze the sound stereo design data using graphs to identify key features such as amplitude and frequency, and use this information to make informed decisions about design improvements I demonstrate my understanding by clearly explaining how these adjustments enhance sound quality and minimize noise pollution in diverse environments	I can critically analyze the impact of my sound stereo design on noise pollution by graphing data collected from real-world tests and interpreting key features using technology to validate my innovative solution

Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

Empowered Learner

I can graph simple functions by hand and identify key features such as intercepts and slopes, using my understanding to explore how sound waves behave in different environments
Through persistence, I actively seek ways to improve my design by experimenting with diverse techniques and incorporating feedback from professionals, demonstrating my ability to adapt and grow in my learning journey

I can describe the basic principles of acoustics and wave behavior that impact noise pollution and hearing loss, and I can use technology to create a simple visual representation of these concepts

I can graphically represent key features of my sound stereo design using mathematical functions, demonstrating both my understanding of acoustics and my ability to apply technology for complex cases, while persistently refining my design based on feedback and real-world data

I can confidently design a sound stereo system that effectively minimizes noise pollution and enhances sound quality by applying my understanding of acoustics and wave behavior
I utilize graphing skills to visualize and predict sound patterns, using both manual techniques and technology to adapt my design for diverse environments
I persistently refine my approach by analyzing real-world data and feedback from local artists and urban residents, demonstrating my ability to overcome challenges and contribute creatively to community well-being

Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

Creative Contributer

I can explore innovative ways to minimize noise pollution by creatively designing and graphing sound patterns that enhance sound quality, using both manual techniques and technology to visualize and improve my stereo system design

I can explore different design possibilities for my sound stereo system, using both my curiosity and basic understanding of acoustics, and then create initial sketches or models that demonstrate my ideas while considering key features of wave behavior

I can creatively design and graph a sound stereo system using principles of acoustics and wave behavior, showcasing key features of sound management through both manual sketches and technology-enhanced models, demonstrating originality and practicality in addressing noise pollution challenges

I can creatively design an innovative sound stereo system that effectively addresses noise pollution by applying my understanding of acoustics and wave behavior
I demonstrate mastery in graphing functions symbolically and using technology to visualize sound patterns, ensuring my design enhances sound quality for diverse environments
Through this process, I engage with local sound professionals, integrate their insights, and confidently share my project with an audience, reflecting on my growth and the real-world impact of my solution

Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

Critical Thinker

I can identify the noise pollution challenges and explain their effects on communities by graphing sound frequency data and interpreting key features to uncover patterns, using both manual methods and technology to deepen my understanding

I can use technology to graph functions symbolically, identifying and explaining key features of the graph that relate to sound wave patterns, and can apply this understanding to analyze and improve the effectiveness of my sound stereo design in reducing noise pollution

I can analyze the sound stereo design data using graphs to identify key features such as amplitude and frequency, and use this information to make informed decisions about design improvements
I demonstrate my understanding by clearly explaining how these adjustments enhance sound quality and minimize noise pollution in diverse environments

I can critically analyze the impact of my sound stereo design on noise pollution by graphing data collected from real-world tests and interpreting key features using technology to validate my innovative solution