Clarification Statement - S.MS.PS.4.3.CS:
Emphasis is on a basic understanding that waves can be used for communication purposes. Examples could include using fiber optic cable to transmit light pulses, radio wave pulses in wifi devices, and conversion of stored binary patterns to make sound or t

Assessment Boundary - S.MS.PS.4.3.AB:
Assessment does not include binary counting. Assessment does not include the specific mechanism of any given device.

Science and Engineering Practices - 6-8.SEP8.2:
Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information in written text with that contained in media and visual displays to clarify claims and findings.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.MS.PS.4.3.DCI:
PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation •Digitized signals (sent as wave pulses) are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC4.3:
Structures can be designed to serve particular functions.