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LabNGSSObjectivesSkillsReusuable Materials RequiredConsumable Materials RequiredDistance Learning Ease
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EngineeringEngineering DesignETS1-1
ETS1-2
ETS1-3		1. State the steps of the engineering design process.
2. Identify different types of engineers.
3. Apply the engineering design process to solve a problem.
4. Evaluate the importance of adhering to the engineering design process when solving a problem.		Engineering Design Process:
ETS1-1 Defining problems
ETS1-2 Developing solutions
ETS1-3 Optimizing solutions 		3-4 Tennis balls
Ruler
Scissors
2 Computers		Straws
Popsicle sticks
Rubber bands
Tape		🟨
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Lab Skills and PracticesLab Safetyn/a1. Identify equipment that is important to lab safety.
2. Analyze and interpret warning signs and symbols that help keep students safe during investigations.
3. Discuss safe practices and behaviors in a laboratory.
4. Discuss the consequences of unsafe practices and behavior during a laboratory investigation or activity.
5. Problem-solve how to deal with accidents during a laboratory investigation.
6. Create a policy of safety rules and procedures that ensure everyone and everything remains safe during a laboratory activity.		Identifying problems
Analyzing & interpreting
Sample lab safety equipment
Computer
Colored pencils		🟢
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Measurementn/a1. Identify the appropriate tools to use so to measure the length, mass, volume and temperature of an object or substance.
2. Measure size, mass, volume or temperature using a ruler, scale, graduated cylinder and thermometer, respectively.
3. Identify the correct metric units we use to describe the length, mass, volume and temperature of an object or substance.
4. Discuss the importance of using standard (metric) units in describing quantitative properties of an object.
5. Identify and solve problems relating to incorrect measurements made of an object’s length, mass, volume and temperature.		Measuring objects & substances
Interpreting & analyzing data
Identifying problems		Computer
Ruler
100 mL Graduated cylinder
Thermometer
7 Beakers
Marble
Tape & Sharpie
Hotplate		Water & Ice🛑
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Graphingn/a1. Use data in a table to draw a bar, line or pie graph.
2. Determine the best type of graph to visualize data in a table.
3. Create a consistent scale with the same increment for a line or bar graph.
4. Make calculations to represent data in a pie graph with appropriate sector sizes.
5. Interpret and analyze a graph.
6. Recognize a misleading graph.
7. Identify problems in a graph.		Graphing
Analyzing & interpreting
Identifying problems (w/ graphs)		Computer
Ruler
Protractor
Colored pencils		🟢
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Error, Precision and Accuracyn/a1. Calculate statistical (percent) error.
2. Analyze the precision and accuracy of measurements with calculations such as mean, range and percent error.
3. Compare and contrast accuracy and precision.
4. Develop solutions that reduce error and improve the accuracy and precision of measurements.		Making calculations
Analyzing & interpreting
Identifying problems
Evaluating precision & accuracy		Computer
Calculators		🟢
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Statisticsn/a1. Calculate mean, median, mode and range.
2. Statistically describe and analyze data using mean, median, mode and range.
3. Determine relative probability of a future measurement using mean, median, mode and range.
4. Determine the accuracy and precision of measurements through analysis of mean, median mode and range.
5. Explain how mean, median and mode describe the central tendency of data whereas range describes the spread of data.
6. Create a model (a histogram) to help statistically analyze data.		Making calculations
Analyzing & interpreting
Graphing (histogram)
Evaluating precision & accuracy		Computer
Calculators		🟢
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Science PracticesThe Scientific Methodn/a1. Identify the steps of the scientific method.
2. Identify variables in a controlled experiment.
3. Competently use the scientific method so to design controlled experiments that achieve reliable and accurate data.
4. Evaluate experiments so to improve the reliability and accuracy of evidence generated from scientific investigations. 		Planning an investigation
Identifying variables
Analyzing & interpreting
Evaluating experimental design		Computer
5 Dirty Pennies
Water, white vinegar & dish soap
Laundry stain remover
All-purpose cleaner
Toothbrush
Cotton balls
Box of tissues		🟢
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Scrutinizing Sciencen/a1. Discuss how controlled variables help produce valid results.
2. Explain how multiple trials and a large sample size reduce error and improve the accuracy of results.
3. Scrutinize investigations for assumptions and biases that influence how an investigation is carried out or results are interpreted.
4. Analyze and evaluate a scientific investigation for problems that impact the validity of its results.
5. Make suggestions that would improve the validity of scientific investigations. 		Analyzing & interpreting
Evaluating experimental design
Identifying bias		Computer 🟢
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