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In grades 6-8, students observe time, space, and energy phenomena at various scales using models to study systems that are too large or too small. They understand phenomena observed at one scale may not be observable at another scale, and the function of natural and designed systems may change with scale. They use proportional relationships (e.g., speed as the ratio of distance traveled to time taken) to gather information about the magnitude of properties and processes. They represent scientific relationships through the use of algebraic expressions and equations.
In grades 9-12, students understand the significance of a phenomenon is dependent on the scale, proportion, and quantity at which it occurs. They recognize patterns observable at one scale may not be observable or exist at other scales, and some systems can only be studied indirectly as they are too small, too large, too fast, or too slow to observe directly. Students use orders of magnitude to understand how a model at one scale relates to a model at another scale. They use algebraic thinking to examine scientific data and predict the effect of a change in one variable on another (e.g., linear growth vs. exponential growth).
Videos
Videos
Scale, Proportion and Quantity - Bozeman Science (Paul Anderson)
Creating Scale Models
Creating Scale Models
If the Moon were a Pixel - (to Scale) vs. SkyLive (not to scale) of the Solar System
Create a model from atomic nuclei to galaxies - Use Powers of Ten (Orders of Magnitude) to create a model from electrons to galaxies
Algebraic Reasoning
Algebraic Reasoning
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