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2-ESS2-1

Essential Question:

How can human ingenuity and engineering prevent or slow down the changes in landforms caused by wind and water?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Analyzing and comparing different engineering solutions to environmental challenges.
Global Citizenship: Recognizing the importance of sustainable practices in protecting Earth's landscapes.
Collaboration: Working together to research, evaluate, and present findings on solutions to landform changes.

Inquiry Question:

What are some examples of how wind or water can change the shape of the land?

2. Inquiry Question:

What solutions have been designed to slow or prevent these changes?

3. Inquiry Question:

How do we compare the effectiveness of these solutions?

Student Outcomes:

Students will identify and compare multiple solutions designed to mitigate the effects of wind or water on landforms.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will evaluate the effectiveness and environmental impact of these solutions.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will develop an understanding of the challenges and considerations involved in protecting landforms from natural processes.

Skills Demonstrated:

Modeling
Constructing Explanations

Standards:

NGSS 2-ESS2-1 standard, emphasizing the comparison of solutions to protect landforms from erosion and other changes.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

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