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Sky Patterns [2nd Grade], Analeasa Holmes, Rachel Capetillo

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

This unit will give students the opportunity to observe, describe, illustrate and predict patterns found in nature and specifically the daytime and nighttime sky.

The students will build on their prior knowledge of objects found in daytime and nighttime sky. Students will practice gathering, recording, and discussing data through classroom and home investigations leading to understandings of patterns found in nature.

Using the data and findings, the student will create projects displaying their understanding of patterns found in the daytime and nighttime sky.

Microbe Hunters: Pioneers Of The Microscopic World [7th Grade], Joy Brush, Jaime Jaen

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

This unit integrates reading and science as students follow the contributions of Leeuwenhoek, Spallanzani, and other influential scientists depicted in Paul de Kruif’s Microbe Hunters. Students first read and discuss the investigations conducted by these scientists in reading class. In science class, students design and implement their own versions of these experiments to build on their understanding of the microscopic world and the importance of problem solving and perseverance.

Artist As Chemist [10th Grade], Bonnie Brawner

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

The purpose of this unit is for students to experience the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and science by having them create a work of art using processes and/or concepts learned in class. Each student will create their own art piece which incorporates at least 7 chemical processes. At least 4 of them must be concepts learned in class. The theme of the project: My Personal Identity. Accompanying the physical project will be a “How-To” paper which explains at least 7 of the chemical processes used to create the art piece. Also, accompanying the project will be a paper explaining the …