Physical Science: Physics · Engineering Design

HS-ETS1-4Simulating a Design Solution

Performance expectation
Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.

The three dimensions

Every item written to HS-ETS1-4 has to assess all three dimensions together, not the content alone. This is the structural change that made older practice material stop matching the exam.

Science & engineering practice

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Disciplinary core ideas

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

Crosscutting concepts

Systems and System Models

Related performance expectations

HS-ETS1-1Defining a Global ChallengeAnalyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
HS-ETS1-2Breaking Down a Design ProblemDesign a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
HS-ETS1-3Evaluating a Design SolutionEvaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

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