HS-ESS3-3 | Performance Expectation
Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.
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HS-ESS3-3 | Performance Expectation
Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.
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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 2
In Lesson 2, students use a simulation that models power generation and consumption in a small community. By prioritizing efficiency, stability, cost, community values, or environmental impact students interact with the simulation to explore resource management.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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