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ESS3.D-M1 Disciplinary Core ideas resources

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ESS3.D-M1 | Disciplinary Core ideas

Human activities, such as the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, are major factors in the current rise in Earth’s mean surface temperature (global warming). Reducing the level of climate change and reducing human vulnerability to whatever climate changes do occur depend on the understanding of climate science, engineering capabilities, and other kinds of knowledge, such as understanding of human behavior, and on applying that knowledge wisely in decisions and activities.

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Colourful Solutions: Chemical Engineering Dyes to Brighten Lives

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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 learn how overexploitation of marine snails could impact the harvest, pricing, and economics of producing Tyrian purple at a large scale. They will also watch a video about detrimental impacts of the dye industry on the global environment. They will incorporate this knowledge into their cost/benefit analysis.

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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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Future Foods: Can we reduce the carbon footprint of our favorite meals?

Grades

6, 7, 8

Food and climate are deeply connected. Students will dig into data to discover how our food choices impact greenhouse gas emissions. They will propose solutions to reduce their carbon “foodprint,” both as current consumers and as future food engineers. Students will eat this up in class and savor it for years to come!

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Lessons: 1, 2

Students will learn about the impact of our food supply on climate change, and make informed decisions on how to minimize the impact.

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4 lessons and 4 supporting media items.

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