NGSS Disciplinary Core ideas
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ETS1.A-H1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Criteria and constraints also include satisfying any requirements set by society, such as taking issues of risk mitigation into account, and they should be quantified to the extent possible and stated in such a way that one can tell if a given design meets them.
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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 integrate multiple lines of evidence to consider the implications for society, sustainability, and consumer benefits to make a recommendation of a particular dye technology that achieves their desired balance of priorities.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
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Lesson 2
Lesson 3
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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!
Alignment summary( Connected)
Lesson 3
In Lesson 3, students draw evidence from articles to summarize the environmental impacts of different energy generation methods, as well as the cultural impact on affected peoples.
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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 work in teams to make decisions about clean water solutions, which addresses the community challenge of water availability. They take into account costs, environmental impact, and cultural values of the communities for which a solution is proposed.
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4 lessons and 4 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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