FACTivity – Full Throttle Model
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The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “How might fish and other aquatic life be affected by turbidity?” You will answer this question by building a model to simulate turbidity.
Materials:
- Clear plastic container (such as a soda bottle)
- Electrical, masking, or other tape
- Scissors
- Paper clip
- Teaspoon or other tool for stirring
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup of soil
- Water
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Full Throttle Model: Using Scientific Models to Quickly Assess Water Quality
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Glossary
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Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- MS-ESS2-1Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earths materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
- MS-ESS3-2Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.
- MS-LS2-1Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
- MS-LS2-2Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.
- MS-LS2-3Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
Social Studies Standards
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society