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How to implement engaging research, including mini skills lessons, and professional resources
TARGETED LEARNING STYLES

TIME FRAME:

One week for research

Two- three weeks for product creation

 UNIT:

   Human Systems

FOCUS:
Enduring Understanding or EssentialQuestion

  What factors can threaten a person's wellness?

MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum: Science Standards/Core Learning Goals

BCPS Science Curriculum Indicator

 
  • Access and process information from readings, investigations, and/or oral communications.
  • Recognize and explain the factors that have an adverse effect on organisms.
  • Modify understandings of scientific ideas based on new information.
  • Use scientific knowledge to devise and evaluate plans to solve science-related problems
  • Develop and evaluate a well-designed investigation.
  • Analyze data to identify possible explanations for trends.

 National Science Curriculum Content Standards

 
  • Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms.
  • Understands relationships among organisms and their physical environment.
  • Understands the nature of scientific inquiry

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner

Learners use skills, resources and tools to:

  • Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
  • Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
  • Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
  • Pursue Personal and aesthetic growth.
National Technology Education Standards for Students (ISTE)
  • Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. (2)
  • Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3, 6)
  • Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6)
  • Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)
  • Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (5, 6)
  • Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6)

Last update: May 2010
Created by Joyce Caldwell
Revised by Art Stritch

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