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Grade 5 Science, Grade 5 Math, Grade 6 Science, Grade 6 Math, Physical Science, Earth Science, Electives - Oceanography & Environmental Science |
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| Description: | |
| Apply your knowledge of experimental design to investigating the impact of various variables on the size of an oil slick. Use a hands-on or simulated experiment to determine the impact of salinity on the area of a spill. Apply computer models used by oil responders to investigate the impact of other variables on a spill. Use terminology correctly including independent variable, dependent variable, constants, control, hypothesis and trials. Assess your learning with a 5-item quiz. | |
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| Virginia Standards of Learning: | |
| Grade 5 Science (5.1, 5.4, 5.6) Grade 5 Math (5.18) Grade 6 Science (6.1, 6.5, 6.9) Grade 6 Math (6.18, 6.19) Physical Science (PS.1, PS.2) Earth Science (ES.1, ES.3, ES.11) Electives - Oceanography & Environmental Science |
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| NCTM Standards: | |
| Represent data using tables and graphs; interpret data. | |
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| NSE Standards: | |
| Science as inquiry; properties and changes of properties in matter; science in personal and social perspectives; science and technology; use of math and technology in science. | |
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| Materials: | |
Computer with Internet Access |
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