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2-ETS1-2

Essential Question:

How does the shape of an object determine its function in solving a problem?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Students will develop solutions and understand the relationship between form and function.
Collaboration: Students will work together to brainstorm and refine their designs.
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will iterate on their designs based on feedback and observed functionality.

Inquiry Question:

What problems do you face that could be solved by a simple object?

2. Inquiry Question:

How does changing an object's shape affect its ability to solve a problem?

3. Inquiry Question:

Can you think of an object whose design makes it perfect for its function?

Student Outcomes:

Identify a problem that can be solved with a simple object.

2. Student Outcomes:

Explain how the shape of an object affects its functionality.

3. Student Outcomes:

Create a sketch, drawing, or model of an object designed to solve a specific problem.

Skills Demonstrated:

Modeling
Constructing Explanations

Standards:

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1: Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

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