Minute Space – Take 2
The overview of this lesson and the information about my previous experiences with this assignment are available here: http://knechtstem.com/2015/12/14/minute-space/ So
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Earth Science
Climate Change
Objective: Students will be able to explain the local implications of rising sea levels and provide a novel solution for
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Earthquake Proof Houses
Objective: Build a three story house that will be structurally sound enough to withstand “the big one” NGSS Standards:
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Space Engineering
Objective: Create a solution for human space travel NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design
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Minute Space
Objective: Explaining a topic related to space in one minute NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of
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What is the moon?
The question of “What is the moon?” seems like it should be a straightforward question. The vast majority of
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Earth Sun Moon GIFs
Objective: Create a model of a specific type of motion within the Earth-sun-moon system NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use
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Would you Rather
Part of the transition to NGSS standards includes the incorporation of a lot more writing in science class. I do
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Weather Engineering
Objective: Design something to solve a problem related to hazardous weather NGSS Standards: MS-ESS2-5 Weather: Collect data to provide
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