High_School+Strand+4

// Concept 1: Investigation // Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. // PO //// 1. Write essential questions to investigate a complex (multi-step) issue using digital tools and resources. //  Overview: This National Geographic lesson will teach students about how to conduct science experiments based on theories and the use of scientific principles. The site explores the theories and methods used by deep-sea expert, Robert Ballard. [] Overview: In this Read-Write-Think lesson, students explore the links between Transcendentalism and present day genres such as music and comic strips using digital tools such as the internet and mp3 players. [] // Concept 2: Exploring Solutions // Plan and manage activities to develop solutions to answer a question or complete a project. // PO //// 1. Plan and manage an individual learning project that collects multiple data sets from diverse sources, creating planning adjustments and course corrections from the knowledge gained. // Overview: In this lesson from Science NetLinks, Students create a Request For Proposal proposing a green roof idea for an urban building. Teachers could use this lesson as a summary activity for a project about green roof technology, urban heat islands, and managing heat transfer. [] Overview: Students in this Read-Write-Think lesson integrate informational and autobiographical nonfiction to create a multi-genre autobiography writing project. [] Overview: In this NCTM lesson about multi-variable problems and linear equations, students find their own path to solve various math problems. The problems have single solutions, but multiple ways to get to the correct answer. [] Overview: In this lesson from EconEdLink, students explore how the government should spend it’s money. [] Overview: In this EconEdLink, students research vehicle financing. They hypothetically buy a car and and research the best plan for financing. [] // PO //// 2. Present defendable solutions and make decisions from multiple perspectives using collected resources and data. // Overview: This is a great site that is gathering information in real time from citizen researchers (including students) about urban, suburban, and rural bee populations to research the mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder. Students who participate as researchers must collect and track data about bee populations in their area. They must grow or observe particular flower types and share their findings by uploading the data they collect to the site. Teachers could use this as a tool to incorporate technology standards into Math and Science as well as expanding to including other curricular topics such as Language Arts, Art, Digital Photography, and Vocational Education. []
 * __ STRAND __****__ 4: CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, DECISION MAKING __**
 * The Science Of The Deep Sea **
 * Examining Transcendentalism Through Popular Culture **
 * Action Step For Designing A Green Roof Solution **
 * Multigenre Autobiography Project **
 * Manipulating Linear Equations **
 * Federal Income And Expenditure Patterns **
 * Car Loan Project **
 * The Great Sunflower Project **