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| Grade
3 Module Concepts |
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| Module Title |
Environmental
Science |
Life
Science/ Biology |
Physical
Science/ Physics |
Chemistry |
Earth/Space
Science |
Module
Challenge |
| Luna-See |
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Physics
and engineering of space travel |
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Sun,
Moon. Earth system, origin of the Moon, Moon's surface and phases, and lunar and
solar eclipses |
Engineer a physical
model of the Sun, Moon, Earth system that shows illumination of the Earth and
Moon, including Moon phases |
| Basking
in the Sun |
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Heat,
light, sound, energy sources, conductors, insulators |
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Engineer
clothing, suntan lotions, containers for trip to Florida |
| Racing
Downhill |
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Properties,
position and motion of objects, gravity, and force |
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Engineer
a safe vehicle that will accelerate the fastest downhill |
| Grade
3 - 4 Module Concepts |
Select the
individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Science |
Life
Science/ Biology |
Physical
Science/ Physics |
Chemistry |
Earth/Space
Science |
Module
Challenge |
| Earth's
Materials |
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Earth's
materials (rocks, soil, water, gases) Fossil fuels and the environment in which
they formed |
Grow plants in two
different mediums (soil and water) |
| A
Stormy Day |
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Weather
changes and weather instruments, weather can be described by measurable quantities
such as cloud type, cloud cover, temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation. |
Design
and construct one weather instrument and evaluate the accuracy of the instrument
for a period of one week |
| Signals
of the Seasons |
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Organisms
basic needs, life cycles Animal migration and hibernation Spread of disease |
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Satellite
data, GIS data |
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Create
a webpage with appropriate links about how one animal responds to changes in the
seasons |
| Vanishing
Monuments and Wildlife |
Remote
sensing of acid rain patterns and effect on man-made structures and wildlife populations |
Wildlife
populations |
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Properties
of objects and materials, Acid and bases with focus on effects of acid rain |
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Engineer
a multi-media presentation to explain impacts of acid rain |
| Motoring
with Magnets |
Use
of magnets in medicine |
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Properties
of objects and materials, Electricity, magnetism, electromagnets |
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Earth's
magnetism |
Engineer electromagnets
of differing strengths |
| Grade
4 - 5 Module Concepts |
Select the
individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Science |
Life
Science/ Biology |
Physical
Science/ Physics |
Chemistry |
Earth/Space
Science |
Module
Challenge |
| Think
Like an Inventor |
Scientific
inquiry and technological design (engineering) have similarities and differences.
Science, technology, and engineering are reciprocal. Perfectly designed systems
do not exist. Technological designs have constraints. Technological solutions
have intended benefits and unintended consequences. |
Construct
a new or improve a piece of sports equipment |
| You
Are What You Eat |
Organisms
have basis needs, all animals depend upon plants, all organisms cause changes
in their environment, and human depend upon their natural and constructed environments. |
Growing
& processing foods, USDA Food Pyramid and nutritional value |
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Chemistry
of foods |
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Evaluate
two different cafeteria lunch menus to determine nutritional value and engineer
changes to enhance nutritional value |
| Grade
5 Module Concepts |
Select the individual
module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Science |
Life
Science/ Biology |
Physical
Science/ Physics |
Chemistry |
Earth/Space
Science |
Module
Challenge |
| 3-2-1
Lift Off |
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Force,
motion, acceleration, transfer of energy, states of matter, physical change |
Chemical
and physical changes, chemical reactions |
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Design,
build, launch, evaluate, and rebuild (engineering process) an effervescent rocket |
| Micro-Worlds |
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Cell
structure (organelles) and function, microorganisms, structure and function of
human eye |
Compound and stereo
microscopes, technology of microscopy, properties of light |
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Engineer
a functional microscope from kit materials |
| The
Great Mixing Bowl |
Watershed,
pollutants, salinity, exotic invasive species |
Producer,
consumer, decomposer, food chain, food webs, biomes |
Mass,
volume, density, salinity |
Mixtures
and solutions |
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Determine
effects of a possible invasion of exotic species in Chesapeake Bay |
| You
Rock! |
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Rock
and mineral classification and rock cycle, volcanoes |
From
a list of products chose two and produce a webpage to show the engineering process
and the Earth materials used |
| Trekking
Through the Solar System |
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Planets,
comets, moons, meteorites |
Create
a webpage |
| Middle
School Environmental Science Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Earth
in Space |
The sun
is the source of energy for life processes on Earth |
Earth/Space
Science - Solar system, gravity, patterns and cycles in the solar system,
influence of the Sun on Earth's systems |
Design/
construct a model of our solar system to scale |
| Earth:
The Blue Planet |
Blue
planet biomes, world biomes |
Earth/Space
Science - Earth systems—geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere.
Water cycle, distribution of water on Earth, oceans, atmosphere |
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| Life
in Balance |
Abiotic
and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems, food chains and webs populations, eutrophication |
Life
Science/Biology - Pfisteria piscicada outbreak in the Chesapeake
Bay
Earth/Space Science - GIS data to analyze land use
patterns |
Create an agricultural
plan to conserve water and soil in a nearby watershed |
| Catch
the Wind |
Green
energy |
Physical Science/Physics
- Forms of energy, energy conversions, heat, light, electrical circuits
transfer electrons when hat, light, sound, and chemical changes are produced
Earth/Space Science - Sun as source of all energy |
Design/construct
a model wind turbine that would generate the most energy |
| Oil
and Water Don't Mix |
Impact
of oil spills on wildlife populations |
Chemistry
- Substances have characteristic properties, atomic structure, chemical
changes and reactions, carbon chemistry |
Engineer
best method for cleaning up a simulated oil spill |
| Middle
School Life Science/Biology Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Life
Science/BiologyConcepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Life
Under the Coverslip |
Use
of a microscope, cell theory, cell structure and function, cell division (mitosis),
and life processes |
Physical
Science/Physics - Technology of microscopy by studying light and optics |
Engineer
a simple compound microscope from kit components |
| Living
and Working in Space |
Regulation
and behavior of the human organism in space, adaptations to living in space |
Physical
Science/Physics - Parts of an airplane/ space vehicle and principles
of flight, Newton's Laws of Motion
Earth/Space Science - Space travel, origin of solar system and galaxies |
Engineer
a product or process that could help people with space travel |
| Changes
OverTime |
Diversity
and adaptations of organisms, evolution, extinction, biological diversity |
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Create
a daily video journal from a cyber-field trip to Galapagos Islands |
| Chip
Off the Old Block |
Cell
structure, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, dominant and recessive traits, concepts
of genetic engineering |
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Engineer
a hypothetical human baby using concepts of heredity, genetics, and
bioengineering |
| Life
in Balance |
Pfisteria
piscicada outbreak in the Chesapeake Bay |
Environmental
Science - Abiotic and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems, food chains
and webs populations, eutrophication
Earth/Space Science - GIS data to analyze land use patterns |
Create
an agricultural plan to conserve water and soil in a nearby watershed |
| Middle
School Physical Science/Physics Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Physical
Science/Physics Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Riding
on a Pendulum |
Periodic
motion, gravity, kinetic and potential energy, energy transfers |
Earth/Space
Science - Pendulums on the Moon and other planets |
Engineer
a model of a pendulum ride for an amusement park |
| Life
Under the Coverslip |
Technology
of microscopy by studying light and optics |
Life
Science/Biology - Use of a microscope, cell theory, cell structure and
function, cell division (mitosis), and life processes |
Engineer
a simple compound microscope from kit components |
| Living
and Working in Space |
Parts
of an airplane/ space vehicle and principles of flight, Newton's Laws of Motion |
Life
Science/Biology - Regulation and behavior of the human organism in space,
adaptations to living in space
Earth/Space Science - Space
travel, origin of solar system and galaxies |
Engineer
a product or process that could help people with space travel |
| Objects
in Motion |
Newton's
Laws of Motion |
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Design/construct
a launcher that can launch a 1 kg bottle of water 1 meter in the air |
| Catch
the Wind |
Forms
of energy, energy conversions, heat, light, electrical circuits transfer electrons
when hat, light, sound, and chemical changes are produced |
Environmental
Science - Green energy
Earth/Space Science - Sun
as source of all energy |
Design/construct
a model wind turbine that would generate the most energy |
| Middle
School Chemistry Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Chemistry
Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Oil
and Water Don't Mix |
Substances
have characteristic properties, atomic structure, chemical changes and reactions,
carbon chemistry |
Environmental
Science - Impact of oil spills on wildlife populations |
Engineer
best method for cleaning up a simulated oil spill |
| Middle
School Earth/Space Science Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Earth/Space
ScienceConcepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Riding
on a Pendulum |
Pendulums
on the Moon and other planets |
Physical
Science/Physics - Periodic motion, gravity, kinetic and potential energy,
energy transfers |
Engineer a
model of a pendulum ride for an amusement park |
| Life
Under the Coverslip |
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Life
Science/Biology - Use of a microscope, cell theory, cell structure and
function, cell division (mitosis), and life processes
Physical Science/Physics
- Technology of microscopy by studying light and optics |
Engineer
a simple compound microscope from kit components |
| Living
and Working in Space |
Space
travel, origin of solar system and galaxies |
Life
Science/Biology - Regulation and behavior of the human organism in space,
adaptations to living in space
Physical Science/Physics - Parts of an airplane/ space vehicle and principles of flight, Newton's Laws of
Motion |
Engineer a product or
process that could help people with space travel |
| A
Moving Experience |
Structure
of Earth's interior, plates, and earthquakes. Earthquake magnitude/ intensity,
epicenter |
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Design/construct
an earthquake-proof building |
| On
Shaky Ground |
Plot
geologic earthquake/ volcanic activity. Topographic maps, landforms, tectonic
plates |
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Create
a cyber-field trip to predict the location of a possible major earthquake in California |
| Boulders
to Bits |
Change
in landforms, weathering, agents of erosion |
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On-site
survey of school grounds for weathering/ erosion to write engineering report to
maintenance dept |
| Digging
Into the Past |
Earth's
structure, Earth's history, Earth's processes, geologic time, fossil formation |
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Share
findings of fossils unearthed at construction site for a new building |
| Earth
in Space |
Solar
system, gravity, patterns and cycles in the solar system, influence of the Sun
on Earth's systems |
Environmental
Science - The sun is the source of energy for life processes on Earth |
Design/
construct a model of our solar system to scale |
| Earth:
The Blue Planet |
Earth
systems—geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. Water cycle, distribution
of water on Earth, oceans, atmosphere |
Environmental
Science - Blue planet biomes, world biomes |
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| Life
in Balance |
GIS
data to analyze land use patterns |
Environmental
Science - Abiotic and biotic factors in aquatic ecosystems, food chains
and webs populations, eutrophication
Life Science/Biology - Pfisteria
piscicada outbreak in the Chesapeake Bay |
Create
an agricultural plan to conserve water and soil in a nearby watershed |
| Catch
the Wind |
Sun as
source of all energy |
Environmental
Science - Green energy Physical Science/Physics Forms
of energy, energy conversions, heat, light, electrical circuits transfer electrons
when hat, light, sound, and chemical changes are produce |
Design/construct
a model wind turbine that would generate the most energy |
| High
School Environmental Science Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Science Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Everybody
Lives in a Watershed |
Watersheds
and relationship of soils and water quality |
Life
Science – Biomes
Chemistry – Chemistry
of water, soils and pollutants
Earth/Space Science –
Land forms and topography |
Create
a watershed plan to conserve soils, reduce fertilizer & herbicide loads to
improve water quality |
| Ecosystem
Invaders |
Architecture
of alien invasive species, eradication methods |
Life
Science - Ecosystems, food chain and webs |
Determine
alien invasions in community and best method for eradication |
| Water
Works |
Importance
of water for life processes on planet Earth |
Life
Science - Cell regulation, diffusion and osmosis
Chemistry
- Water chemistry, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds
Earth/ Space Science - Water cycle, patterns of distribution of water
on Planet Earth |
Engineer a webpage
to answer the question “Can you drink too much water?” |
| Living
Green |
Smart growth,
sustainable development |
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Engineer
a green home |
| Traffic
Jams |
Petroleum
as an energy source, alternative forms of transportation, designing cars from
recyclables to produce eco-friendly vehicles |
|
Engineer
a vehicle of the future |
| High
School Life Sciences/Biology Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Biology/
Life Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| The
Great Divide |
Cell
cycle, cell structure and function, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, and heredity |
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Design
a product to teach teenagers about the cell cycle, cancer, and relationship of
cancer to mitosis and meiosis |
| Ex-CELL-ent |
Cell
theory, classification of organisms, cell organelles, and microscopy |
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Build
an organelle from common materials and discuss how organelles communicate with
each other |
| To
Clone or Not to Clone |
Genetic
recombination and cloning, binary fission in bacteria and vegetative propagation
in plants, ethical issues involved |
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Research
an issue in cloning or recombination and report the pros/cons |
| Pasta
Power: Carbohydrate Loading |
Carbohydrates,
polymerization of carbohydrates, role of enzymes in metabolism |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions, polymerization, dehydration synthesis |
Write
and present a talk to student athletes about importance of carbohydrate loading
before an athletic event |
| Fat
of the Land: A Study of Lipids |
Polymerization
in lipids, triglyceride units |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions, polymerization |
Develop
a multimedia presentation about lipids |
| Protein
Power |
Polymerization,
polypeptide units, and protein structure |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions, polymerization |
Research
and write an article for publication about protein structure, function, and importance
in living systems. |
| Vim
and Vigor: Role of Vitamins and Minerals |
Role
of vitamins as coenzymes and minerals as cofactors |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions |
Create
a video for You Tube that shows an understanding of vitamins and minerals, and
their function and importance in living systems |
| Enzyme
Essentials |
Function
of enzymes in living systems, construction enzyme action on a substrate to produce
a product |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions |
Create
a video game involving enzymes and the function of enzymes in living systems |
| Respiration
Required |
Transfer
of matter and energy in cellular respiration, carbon cycle, |
Chemistry
-Stoichiometry, molecules, chemical reactions. |
Develop
a video for You Tube to explain photosynthesis |
| It's
in Your Genes |
Genetics,
heredity, nucleic acids, structure of DNA and RNA, protein synthesis, dominant
and recessive traits, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, Punnett squares |
Chemistry
-Molecules, chemical reactions |
Prepare
a multimedia presentation on how DNA fingerprinting is used in crime scene investigations |
| This
View of Life |
Evolution,
biodiversity, relationship of evolution to classification system, and develop
cladograms. |
Chemistry
-Biochemical support for evolution |
Prepare
a presentation about evolution, natural selection, origin of the species |
| Are
You What You Eat? |
Regulation
and behavior of organisms |
Chemistry
- Food chemistry, biochemistry of a balanced diet |
Engineer
an “ideal” food for humans and create a food label |
| Everybody
Lives in a Watershed |
Biomes |
Environmental
Science - Watersheds and relationship of soils and water quality. |
Create
a watershed plan to conserve soils, reduce fertilizer & herbicide loads to
improve water quality |
| Ecosystem
Invaders |
Ecosystems,
food chain and webs, |
Environmental
Science - Architecture of alien invasive species, eradication methods |
Determine alien invasions in
community and best method for eradication |
| Green
Factory |
Photosynthesis,
pigments involved in photosynthetic process |
Physical
Science/Physics – Properties of light.
Chemistry
-Stoichiometry, molecules, chemical reactions, |
Design
a multimedia product that shows an understanding of photosynthesis |
| Water
Works |
Cell regulation,
diffusion and osmosis, |
Environmental
Science - Importance of water for life processes on planet Earth Chemistry -Water chemistry, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds.
Earth/Space Science - Water cycle, patterns of distribution of water
on Planet Earth |
Engineer a webpage
to answer the question “Can you drink too much water?” |
| What
Are You Seeing? |
Structure
and function of human eye |
Physical
Science/Physics - Properties of light, refraction, lenses that correct
vision in the human eye |
Build
a 3-D model of a human eye and create a multimedia presentation of concave and
convex lenses |
| Traffic
Jams |
Petroleum
as an energy source, alternative forms of transportation, designing cars from
recyclables to produce eco-friendly vehicles |
Life
Science/Biology - Effects of pollution and road building on humans and
other populations
Physical Science/Physics - Aerodynamics
and ergonomics of car design
Chemistry - Chemistry
of hydrocarbons, chemical reactions, plastic cars, hydrogen fuel cars |
Engineer
a vehicle of the future |
| High
School Physical Science/ Physics Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Physical
Science/PhysicsConcepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Green
Factory |
Properties
of light |
Life Sciences/Biology
- Photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthetic process Chemistry - Stoichiometry, molecules, chemical reactions. |
Design
a multimedia product that shows an understanding of photosynthesis |
| Futile
Projectile |
Vectors
of projectile motion, projectile motion in two dimensions |
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Design
a webpage or other multimedia product to explain the process used to determine
correct location of a target |
| MoMentum |
Impulse-momentum
theorem, law of conservation of momentum |
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Design
a Mars lander gentle enough to land w/o breaking a raw egg |
| Static
Cling-Wild Thing |
Static
electricity, insulators, conductors |
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Conduct
a video conference outlining installation of expansion cards into computers with
99.8% success |
| Charge!
On the Move |
Ohm's
Law, series and parallel circuits |
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Design
a car stereo to max amplifier output without burning out the amplifier |
| What
Are You Seeing? |
Properties
of light, refraction, lenses that correct vision in the human eye |
Life
Sciences/Biology - Structure and function of human eye |
Build
a 3-D model of a human eye and create a multimedia presentation of concave and
convex lenses |
| High School
Chemistry Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
ChemistryConcepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Pasta
Power: Carbohydrate Loading |
Molecules,
chemical reactions, polymerization, dehydration synthesis |
Biology/Life
Science - Carbohydrates, polymerization of carbohydrates, role of enzymes
in metabolism |
Write and present
a talk to student athletes about importance of carbohydrate loading before an
athletic event |
| Fat
of the Land: A Study of Lipids |
Molecules,
chemical reactions, polymerization |
Biology/Life
Science - Polymerization in lipids, triglyceride units |
Develop
a multimedia presentation about lipids |
| Protein
Power |
Molecules,
chemical reactions, polymerization |
Biology/Life
Science - Polymerization, polypeptide units, and protein structure |
Research
and write an article for publication about protein structure, function, and importance
in living systems. |
| Vim
and Vigor: Role of Vitamins and Minerals |
Molecules,
chemical reactions |
Biology/Life
Science - Role of vitamins as coenzymes and minerals as cofactors |
Create
a video for You Tube that shows an understanding of vitamins and minerals, and
their function and importance in living systems |
| Enzyme
Essentials |
Molecules,
chemical reactions |
Biology/Life
Science - Function of enzymes in living systems, construction enzyme
action on a substrate to produce a product |
Create
a video game involving enzymes and the function of enzymes in living systems |
| Green
Factory |
Stoichiometry,
molecules, chemical reactions |
Biology/Life
Science - Photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthetic process
Physical Science/Physics – Properties of light |
Design
a multimedia product that shows an understanding of photosynthesis |
| Respiration
Required |
Stoichiometry,
molecules, chemical reactions, |
Biology/Life
Science - Transfer of matter and energy in cellular respiration, carbon
cycle, |
Develop a video for
You Tube to explain photosynthesis |
| It's
in Your Genes |
Molecules,
chemical reactions |
Biology/Life
Science - Genetics, heredity, nucleic acids, structure of DNA and RNA,
protein synthesis, dominant and recessive traits, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses,
Punnett squares |
Prepare a multimedia
presentation on how DNA fingerprinting is used in crime scene investigations |
| This
View of Life |
Biochemical
support for evolution |
Biology/Life
Science - Evolution, biodiversity, relationship of evolution to classification
system, and develop cladograms, |
Prepare
a presentation about evolution, natural selection, origin of the species |
| Water
Works |
Water chemistry,
atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, |
Environmental
Science - Importance of water for life processes on planet Earth
Biology/Life Science - Cell regulation, diffusion and osmosis.
Earth/Space Science - Water cycle, patterns of distribution of water
on Planet Earth |
Engineer a webpage
to answer the question “Can you drink too much water?” |
| Warming
Up to Chemistry |
Specific
heat, endothermic and exothermic reactions, Hess’ Law |
|
Student
engineer the most efficient hot pack for winter outdoor sports |
| Matter
Patterns |
Atomic
structure, radioactive isotopes, element, periodic table |
|
Create
a timeline to show development of atomic theory, and form and function of atoms
for presentation to 6th grade students |
| Water
versus Sports Drinks |
Water
chemistry -composition, bonding, amphoteric nature, reactivity, electrolysis |
|
Chemically
engineer a drink that is better than water for hydrating the human body |
| Are
You What You Eat? |
Food
chemistry, biochemistry of a balanced diet |
Biology/Life
Science - Regulation and behavior of organisms |
Engineer
an “ideal” food for humans and create a food label |
| Take
a Deep Breath |
Gas
laws, air quality (indoors and outdoors) |
|
Conduct
and IAQ study of their school and existing structural mechanical systems |
| High
School Earth/Space Science Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
ChemistryConcepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| Everybody
Lives in a Watershed |
Landforms
and topography |
Environmental
Sciences - Watersheds and relationship of soils and water quality
Life Sciences/Biology – Biomes
Chemistry
- Chemistry of water, soils, and pollutants. |
Create
a watershed plan to conserve soils, reduce fertilizer & herbicide loads to
improve water quality |
| Circles
of Life |
Water cycle |
Life
Sciences/Biology - Movement of water through living systems, carbon/nitrogen/phosphorus
cycles |
Prepare an oral presentation
of one cycle to peers who complete the Cornell Note-taking process |
| Water
Works |
Water cycle,
patterns of distribution of water on Planet Earth |
Environmental
Sciences - Importance of water for life processes on planet Earth
Life Sciences/Biology - Cell regulation, diffusion and osmosis
Chemistry - Water chemistry, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds |
Engineer
a webpage to answer the question “Can you drink too much water?” |
| Hurricanes
as Heat Engines |
Conservation
of energy hurricanes, weather patterns, latent heat, NASA’s Tropical Rainfall
Monitoring Mission (TRMM). |
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Develop
compelling, scientific, oral argument as to why the family should take their vacation
in June or July, rather than August to reduce risk of hurricanes |
| Hooked
on Tectonics |
Theory
of plate tectonics, earthquakes, composition of the earth’s crust, mantle
and core, geomagnetism |
|
Develop
graphic organizer to convey scientific argument either refuting or supporting
the theory of plate tectonics |
| Of
Mice and Cavemen |
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Write
a critique of the scientific accuracy of the comic book “6,000,000 BCE” |
| Circling
the Globe |
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Develop
a weather forecast for the local media and compare weather on a regional scale
to determine which local recording/reporting site is most accurate over time |
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