MOD-M1 | Science & Engineering Practices
Evaluate limitations of a model for a proposed object or tool.
NGSS Science & Engineering Practices
MOD-M1 Science & Engineering Practices resources
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Bioinspired Design: Looking to Biology for Better Solutions
Students will identify a problem with an existing product and investigate biological functions to inspire a product redesign. Through independent research using AI bots and scholarly sources, students will gain a new perspective on STEM, biology, and the human interface between.
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Lessons: 1, 3, 4
Throughout the unit, students will analyze problems with existing products and propose redesigns that better balance the needs and constraints of the users, economy, and the planet.
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5 lessons and 4 supporting media items.
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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
Students will do a thorough cost/benefit analysis of the 3 dye technologies at the focus of the lesson.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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Photon Engineers: Tinkering with Light
Embark on a journey through time and space to understand what light really is and how humans use it. From starting fires with sunlight, to sending messages to other planets, to current research in photonics, students will become more curious about light in their daily lives!
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Lesson 2
When prompted to design their own lens from a raw material, students will grapple with the challenges of executing their design with limited tools or resources.
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5 lessons and 7 supporting media items.
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