ETS1.C-M2 | Disciplinary Core ideas
The iterative process of testing the most promising solutions and modifying what is proposed on the basis of the test results leads to greater refinement and ultimately to an optimal solution.
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ETS1.C-M2 | Disciplinary Core ideas
The iterative process of testing the most promising solutions and modifying what is proposed on the basis of the test results leads to greater refinement and ultimately to an optimal solution.
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SciJourneys: Building Resilience in Science
Help students sharpen their skills of inquiry and critical thinking and see that science is all around them! This student-centered, active learning unit helps students build resilience and growth mindsets as they approach scientific methods. Features 3 early career women in STEM!
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Lesson 3
Students develop strategies to adapt and continue data collection when faced with unexpected challenges, refining their approach through repeated iterations.
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3 lessons and 8 supporting media items.
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The Science of Craft: Building New Materials with Old Techniques
STEM is older and more expansive than you might imagine. Crafted materials, like knit sweaters and woven baskets, were our ancestors’ solutions to everyday problems. In this lesson, we learn the geometry and physics of traditional crafts, and explore how these technologies help us engineer new solutions for the future!
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Lesson 2
Students experiment with the differen regular polygon shapes to determine which shapes can tile flat, gap-free patterns and which need to enter the third dimension to create gap-free patterns.
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3 lessons and 5 supporting media items.
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