NGSS | Cross-Cutting Concepts
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SF-M1 | Cross-Cutting Concepts
Grades 6-8
Complex and microscopic structures and systems can be visualized, modeled, and used to describe how their function depends on the shapes, composition, and relationships among its parts, therefore complex natural structures/systems can be analyzed to determine how they function.
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Electric Crystals: Exploring how crystal symmetry can power everyday life
Crystals aren't magic, but they are amazing! In this student-driven, lecture-free lesson, students will do card sorts, build hands-on models, solve engineering design puzzles, and more! The whole experience is connected through a beautifully crafted comic and supporting videos.
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Lessons: 2, 3, 4
Molecular and geometric models of the unit cells are used to demonstrate the function and structure of the macroscopic crystal. Specifically, molecular models of quartz and table salt demonstrate the effects of (a)symmetry on the electrical properties of the bulk crystal, namely piezoelectricity.
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4 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
I Like That!: How perception, emotion, and cognition shape our preferences
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Students will conduct experiments and analyze real scientific data as they learn about themselves. They'll learn how our eyes and brains interact to determine what we like and dislike, and apply this knowledge to fish research and the art of character design.
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Lesson 2
In part 2, students learn how the function of the cells of the eye affect preception.
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3 lessons and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 3
