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Problem solving Common Core RST.9-10.3 resources
First Day of School Icebreaker: Cup Towers
Get your students moving, building, thinking and collaborating with this fun and intuitive activity. While they are racing against the clock to build the tallest cup tower, you are evaluating their strengths and interpersonal skills. Finish this engaging activity with a feedback session where students tell you what they observed from their experience. This activity provides a great build up to setting high expectations for the entire year. Mix it up for a project-based learning #PBL activity! Yo
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Not Grade Specific
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CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
Grades:
5th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
ORGAN DONOR - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief is a real-life application addressing the concept of heat and heat loss through the use of insulating materials. In this case, students design and build a container to keep items cold.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
SUSPICIOUS SALINE - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for ascertaining the salt concentration in a variety of solutions. It can also be used in conjunction with a chemistry unit on solutions or solution concentrations. Students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
TOOTH TROUBLE - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, teeth marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reliable procedure for gathering data then continues by asking students to verify if the human attribute being observed could be used as a personal identifier. It is also anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
SLOPPY COPY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, fingerprinting) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
WEIGHTLIFTING - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed to serve as an application of student understanding following a unit on simple machines. There are six basic simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, and screw) and, by definition, each of these devices reduces the amount of effort required to perform a task. It should be anticipated that student engineering teams will select different ways of solving this problem. Regardless of what simple machine groups select, the goal remains the
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
OLD HANDS, NEW TOOLS - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed as an application challenge for students following a unit on simple machines. Students will be expected to identify the location of the resistance and the effort on their selected tools, as well as a method to alter the tool, thereby increasing its mechanical advantage.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
THE X PLANE - A DESIGN BRIEF
A common way for students to experience identifying and manipulating variables is using a zip line vehicle, powered by air pressure or rubber bands. This design brief is to be used as an application of this concept but focuses on the manipulation of variables that affect the flight of the vehicle. Students are expected to keep accurate records of their designs, results, modifications, rationales for changes, and any related questions that arise. In addition, students must individually display an
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
Engineering Design Process - High School
The engineering design process is the core concept of technology, engineering, and STEM education. Having a solid foundation for reference and visualization makes all the difference for student understanding. This 8 step version of the engineering design process is geared towards high school students
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Budget Game
This Budget Game sets a tone for real life spending, making choices based on a personal budget, and ensuring balance in purchases to increase well-being. Participants have the opportunity to choose a career, get “paid” bi-weekly, pay rent using checks, and purchase goods and services each week. This game can be played for any time and duration. The goals for participants include managing money, making healthy choices, and getting a taste of real life spending.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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CCSS:
Quiz for Chemsitry
Quiz for chemistry
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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