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PERIOD
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FOCUS
MODEL
COMPONENT
(for teachers)
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INFORMED
DESIGN LOOP COMPONENT
(for students)
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ACTIVITY
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Focus Discussion on Problem Context
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Clarify
Design Specifications and Constraints |
Begin
Discussion of Introductory Packet (Module Overview)
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3-5
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Organize for Informed Design |
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Discussion
of KSB T1 (Informed Design Cycle); Finish Packet |
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6-10
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Research
and Investigation |
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Conduct KSB T2 (Dehydration Techniques)
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Conduct KSB M1 (Graphing)
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Conduct KSB M2 (Banana Data)
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Conduct KSB S1 (Factor Investigation)
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Conduct KSB S2 (Dehydration, Microbes and Spoilage)
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Conduct KSB S3 (Humidity)
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Conduct KSB S4 (Appearance Changes) |
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11-12
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Generate
Alternative Designs |
Create
Sketches and/or Models of Alternative Design Solutions
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13
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Choose
and Justify Optimal Design |
Select
and Defend Choice of Preferred Alternative |
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14-19
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Coordinate Student Progress |
Construct
a Working Model and Test/Evaluate Design Solutions |
Develop
Plans;
Build Model and Design Solution |
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20-22
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Unite Class Thinking Accomplishments |
Redesign |
Class
Presentations of Methods and Results |
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23
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Sum Up Progress on Learning
Goals
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Review
Learning Goals;
Practice Constructive Assessment
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