ESS3.C-H1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
The sustainability of human societies and the biodiversity that supports them requires responsible management of natural resources.
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ESS3.C-H1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
The sustainability of human societies and the biodiversity that supports them requires responsible management of natural resources.
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Colourful Solutions: Chemical Engineering Dyes to Brighten Lives

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 explore sustainability issues associated with fossil-fuel and marine snail-derived dye technologies.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.

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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 reflect on sustainability through a Māori cultural lens, and consider ways to responsibly use natural resources.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
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Lesson 2
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