MS-ETS1-1
Middle School Science · Next Generation Science Standards · 2013
The Standard
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point.Vocabulary
criteriaconstraintsdesign problemprecisionsuccessful solutionscientific principlespotential impactspeoplenatural environmentpossible solutions
Skills
- define (criteria and constraints of a design problem) #dok1
- identify (scientific principles related to design problems) #dok2
- describe (potential impacts on people and the natural environment) #dok2
- analyze (how criteria and constraints influence possible solutions) #dok3
- specify (the precision necessary for a successful solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define the criteria and constraints for a given design problem. #dok1
- I can identify relevant scientific principles that apply to a design scenario. #dok2
- I can describe the possible impacts a solution may have on people and the natural environment. #dok2
- I can analyze how potential impacts and constraints influence the range of possible solutions. #dok3
- I can specify criteria and constraints with enough precision to support a successful design solution. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Successful engineering design requires clearly defining criteria and constraints based on scientific understanding and potential impacts.
- Taking into account impacts on people and the environment can limit or shape the solutions to design problems.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to define criteria and constraints with precision when solving a design problem?
- How do scientific principles guide the development of criteria and constraints?
- In what ways might a design solution impact people and the natural environment?
- How can criteria and constraints influence the range of possible solutions?
- What challenges might arise when trying to balance potential impacts and meeting the design criteria?
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