Module 1: The Ultimate Playground
Module Phenomenon:
How are objects affected by the forces of push and pull?
Driving Questions:
What happens when several different forces push or pull on an object at once?
How can an object be pushed or pulled but not move?
What do we need to know to predict the motion of objects?
How can some objects push or pull one another without even touching?
How can we solve a design problem by using magnets?
Module 2: Welcome to the Biodome
Module Phenomenon:
How are objects affected by the forces of push and pull?
Driving Questions:
In what ways are the life cycles of living things the same or different?
Do plants and animals inherit traits from their parents?
Do some traits provide individuals with survival advantages?
Why do some animals live alone while others live in large groups?
Module 3: How to Survive an Ice Age
Module Phenomenon:
What is the relationship between an organism and its environment?
Driving Questions:
How does the environment affect the traits of plants and animals?
What do an organism's traits tell us about how likely it is to survive in a particular environment?
What happens to organisms when the environment changes?
How can we solve problems caused by changes to the environment?
Module 4: Weather Warning HQ
Module Phenomenon:
What is the weather like around the world?
Driving Questions:
How does the environment affect the traits of plants and animals?
What do an organism's traits tell us about how likely it is to survive in a particular environment?
What happens to organisms when the environment changes?
How can we solve problems caused by changes to the environment?