Unit 1: What is Science
Duration of Days: 8
LP 1.1 - I can design and test a boat in order to collect data.
LP 1.2 - I can analyze collected data to identify patterns.
LP 1.3 - I can display data graphically to be able to communicate finding.
STUDENTS WELL:
EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING SCEINCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES:
- Asking questions and defining problems
- Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
- Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
OBSERVE THE FOLLWOING CORSS CUTTING CONCEPTS:
- Patterns
- Cause and effect
- System and system models
- Structure and function
GS 1a, b, c - Students can develop and use relevant scientific questions to investigate phenomena, test a hypothesis, conduct an experiment or solve a problem
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature of Science | 1 |
| 2 | Observations and Measuring | 2 |
| 4 | Claim Evidence Reasoning | 1 |
| 5 | Boats | 2 |
| 6 | Graphing | 1 |
| 7 | Test | 1 |