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| Grade
K-2 Module Concepts |
Coming December 2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| What a Thrill |
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| Grade
5 - 6 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 |
| Grade 6 - 7 Module Concepts |
Select
the individual module name to view the description of that module. |
| Module Title |
Environmental
Concepts |
Other
Concepts in Module |
Module
Challenge |
| 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
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 |
| 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 |
| Grade 7 - 8 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 |
| Harness
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 |
| 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 |
| High
School 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 |
| Living
and Working on the Lunar Surface |
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 |
Harness
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 |
| 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 |
| Living and Working in Inner Space |
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