NGSS Science & Engineering Practices

DATA-M1 Science & Engineering Practices resources

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DATA-M1 | Science & Engineering Practices

Construct, analyze, and/or interpret graphical displays of data and/or large data sets to identify linear and nonlinear relationships.

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Colourful Solutions: Chemical Engineering Dyes to Brighten Lives

Grades

6, 7, 8

Students will learn to think like chemical engineers as they delve into the dye technologies that allow us to express ourselves through colourful clothing. They will read and discuss complex texts, analyse concept maps and graphs, and develop an appreciation for indigenous (Māori) dye technology.

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Lesson 3

In Part 3, students will go through a detailed analysis of 3 curves showing the effect of production scale on unit price using the 3 different dye technologies. These curves include linear and exponential patterns that stem from underlying processes such as overharvesting or gradual technological improvement.

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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.

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Lesson 1

Role of the Dye

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The Nature of Colour at the American Museum of Natural History

Lesson 2

The Price of Colour

Lesson 3

Thinking Like a Chemical Engineer

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True Blues: Textiles Water Pollution Problem

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Females singing to be heard: Challenging long-held assumptions about birdsong through data visualization

Grades

6, 7, 8

Students will learn how data visuals tell a story. They will analyze real bird song data to try to understand why female singing behavior has been overlooked in one of the most common birds in the world. They will also gain a deeper insight into the scientific peer review process.

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- Students are asked to interpret, discuss, and draw conclusions from a scatter plot - Students create a histogram using real data - Students analyze and compare the results of scatter plots and histograms

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3 lessons and 8 supporting media items.

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Lesson 1

Ciphers and Data Visuals

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