NGSS Science & Engineering Practices
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ARG-H6 | Science & Engineering Practices
Evaluate competing design solutions to a real-world problem based on scientific ideas and principles, empirical evidence, and logical arguments regarding relevant factors (e.g., economic, societal, environmental, ethical considerations).
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Bioinspired Design: Looking to Biology for Better Solutions
Students will identify a problem with an existing product and investigate biological functions to inspire a product redesign. Through independent research using AI bots and scholarly sources, students will gain a new perspective on STEM, biology, and the human interface between.
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Lesson 4
Lesson 4 in particular will involve a careful evaluation of the pros, cons, and tradeoffs between different biological models for the redesign proposal.
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5 lessons and 4 supporting media items.
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Genetic Rescue to the Rescue: Preventing extinction through gene flow
Students will deepen their understanding of basic genetics concepts as they dive into real data sets from ongoing research. They will hone critical thinking and communication skills and come away with clear examples of how science can lead to positive impacts on wildlife populations.
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Lesson 3
Students take part in a role-playing activity where they consider three options for how to address the issues with Florida Panthers and discuss the pros and cons of each.
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5 lessons and 5 supporting media items.
Lesson 2
Lesson 4
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Mā te rauhiringa tātou e ora: Powerful Solutions: How do we provide sustainable energy to communities?
Learn about the energy all around us through a hands-on power generating lab, a web app exploring resilient energy mixes, and stories about Māui’s innovation. In Te Reo Māori, the unit title translates to "It is through positive energy that we thrive." This unit connects to Māori leadership in self-sufficiency and sustainability as inspiration for the future of energy engineering!
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Lesson 3
In Lesson 3, students draw evidence from articles to summarize the pros and cons of different energy generation methods.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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Pacific H2O: A Choose-Your-Own STEM Adventure
Students will gain a new appreciation for water as they reflect, mind-map, embody different STEM roles, and perform a choose-your-own adventure chemistry lab. Throughout, they will be exposed to Pacific languages, proverbs, and STEM solutions in this unique learning experience.
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Lessons: 2, 3
In lessons 2 and 3, students analyse traditional and innovative water treatment technologies and the benefits and costs that are associated with each method.
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4 lessons and 4 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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Lesson 4
