NGSS | Science & Engineering Practices

INFO-M1 Science & Engineering Practices resources

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INFO-M1 | Science & Engineering Practices

Grades 6-8

Critically read scientific texts adapted for classroom use to determine the central ideas and/or obtain scientific and/or technical information to describe patterns in and/or evidence about the natural and designed world(s).

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Colourful Solutions: Chemical Engineering Dyes to Brighten Lives

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9-13

Students will learn to think like chemical engineers as they delve into the dye technologies that allow us to express ourselves through colourful clothing. They will read and discuss complex texts, analyse concept maps and graphs, and develop an appreciation for indigenous (Māori) dye technology.

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Lesson 1

In Part 1, students will work independently and in groups to extract information from complex texts about each technology and complete concept maps of the chemical processes involved.

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