NGSS | Science & Engineering Practices
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CEDS-H5 | Science & Engineering Practices
Grades 9-12
Design, evaluate, and/or refine a solution to a complex real-world problem, based on scientific knowledge, student-generated sources of evidence, prioritized criteria, and tradeoff 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.
Alignment summary( Target)
Lesson 3
In Part 3, students will integrate multiple lines of evidence to consider the implications for society, sustainability, and consumer benefits to make a recommendation of a particular dye technology that achieves their desired balance of priorities.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
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Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Supporting videos
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. As a class they discuss the priorities, tradeoffs, and impacts of proposed solutions, drawing on their experience generating power during the hands-on lab, and their interactions with the simulation.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Supporting apps and videos
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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Lesson 3
Students take part in a role-playing activity where they consider three options for how to address the issues with Florida Panthers and discuss the pros and cons of each.
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5 lessons and 5 supporting media items.
Lesson 2
Lesson 4
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