HS-ETS1-2 - Performance Expectation
Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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solutioncomplex real-world problemsmaller problemsengineering
Skills
- design (a solution to a complex real-world problem) #dok3
- break down (a complex problem into smaller, manageable problems) #dok2
- apply (engineering principles to problem solving) #dok3
- analyze (the structure of complex real-world problems) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify and describe the components of a complex real-world problem. #dok2
- I can break down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable problems. #dok2
- I can design a solution to a complex real-world problem by addressing each smaller problem through engineering. #dok3
- I can apply engineering processes to solve each component of a larger problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Engineering solutions to complex problems often require breaking them into smaller, more manageable tasks.
- Successful problem solving in engineering involves systematic analysis and creative design thinking.
Essential Questions
- How can complex real-world problems be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces?
- What strategies help engineers tackle and solve complex problems?
- How does breaking down a problem contribute to finding effective engineering solutions?
- What makes a solution effective for a complex real-world problem?
- How do constraints and criteria influence the design of engineering solutions?
