Skyscraper Farms
2月 21 2012
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Source: Channa Comer
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Summary Information

Keywords:

farming, agriculture, design, design challenge
Topic: 
Biology

Target Grade (Ages):

Grade 6 (Ages 11-12)
Grade 7 (Ages 12-13)
Grade 8 (Ages 13-14)

Estimated Time Required:

5-8 hours

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Standard Type: State New York

New York State 5-8 Middle School Science Standards

  • Engineering and Design
  • T 1.1 Identify needs and opportunities for technical solutions from an investigation of situations of general or social interest.
  • 1.1a identify a scientific or human need that is subject to technological solution which applies scientific principles
  • T 1.3 Consider constraints and generate several ideas for alternative solutions, using group and individual ideation techniques (group discussion, brainstorming, forced connections, role ply); defer judgment until number of ides have been generated; evaluate (critique) ideas; and explain why the chosen solution is optimal.
  • 1.3a generate ideas for alternative solutions
  • 1.3b evaluate alternatives based on the constraints of design
  • T 1.4 Develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction and construct a model of the solution, exhibiting degree of craftsmanship.
  • 1.4a design and construct a model of the product or process
  • T 1.5 In a group setting, test their solution against design specifications, present and evaluate results, describe how the solution might have been modified for different or better results, and discuss trade-offs that might have to be made.
  • 1.5b evaluate a design
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