NGSS | Science & Engineering Practices
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AQDP-H8 | Science & Engineering Practices
Grades 9-12
Define a design problem that involves the development of a process or system with interacting components and criteria and constraints that may include social, technical and/or environmental considerations.
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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 of choosing a particular technology to dye products.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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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 create questions that can be explored with available resources and make hypotheses based on what they observe.
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3 lessons and 8 supporting media items.
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