Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants. HS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design

NGSS Practices

Using the lens of an alcohol and substance use research training model, our program incorporates the following NGSS practices:

1.     Asking questions and defining problems.

2.     Analyzing and interpreting data.

3.     Constructing explanations and designing solutions.

4.     Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.

1. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.CCRA.R.7)

2. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.CCRA.SL.6)

3. Evaluate the evidence behind currently accepted explanations to determine the merits of arguments. (NGSS-HS-LS2-8)

4. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. (CCSS.ELA LIT.CCRA.SL.1)

5. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.CCRA.R.1)

6. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.CCRA.W.1)

7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem. (CCSS-RST.11-12.7)

8. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.WHST.9-10.4)

9. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (CCSS.ELA LIT.CCRA.SL.4)

10. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. (CCSS.ELA-LIT.CCRA.SL.5)

Our program has adopted this framework to help improve learning and teaching/mentoring outcomes. Each lesson incorporates options for the following concepts:

1. Provide options for self-regulation.

2. Provide options for representation.

3. Provide options for action and expression.