SYS-H1 | Cross-Cutting Concepts
Systems can be designed to do specific tasks.
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts
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SYS-H1 | Cross-Cutting Concepts
Systems can be designed to do specific tasks.
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Genetic Rescue to the Rescue: Preventing extinction through gene flow

Students will deepen their understanding of basic genetics concepts as they dive into real data sets from ongoing research. They will hone critical thinking and communication skills and come away with clear examples of how science can lead to positive impacts on wildlife populations.
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Students will evaluate the characteristics of a variety of commonly used model organisms and select the ones that best fit for studying the problem in Florida panthers
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5 lessons and 5 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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Students design unique codes that embed messages in waves using frequency and amplitude.
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5 lessons and 7 supporting media items.


