NJSLS Addressed

Math- 8.EE.A.1 Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. 

8.EE.B.5 Understand the connections between proportional relationships. 

8.G.A.1 Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations.

ELA- NJSLSA.R7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. RI.8.1. Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

SS- 6.1.12.GeoHE.14.a: Evaluate the impact of individual, business, and government decisions and actions on the environment and climate change and assess the efficacy of government policies and agencies in New Jersey and the United States in addressing these decisions, 6.1.12.EconET.14.a: Use current events to judge what extent the government should intervene at the local, state, and national levels on issues related to the economy. 

Science- MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.