The Sinister SunGraphs and Coordinates5th Grade
Storyline
Phenomenon
The mission focuses on the phenomenon of solar flares and their potential impact on the planet and its colonies. The crew receives a message about increasing temperatures and erratic solar flares, and their objective is to investigate and address this phenomenon.
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models
The crew uses map data and coordinates to develop a model of the solar flare patterns and their potential impact. They us a representation of the planet and its coordinates to understand the behavior and consequences of solar flares.
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
The crew analyzes the data from the lighthouse, solar flares, and colony coordinates to interpret the potential danger and make informed decisions. They examine the patterns and relationships between the data points to identify at-risk areas and devlop strategies for evacuation.
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solution
The crew engages in problem-solving and engineering practices to repair the Viper Lighthouse, locate and retrieve its missing pieces, and implement solutions to address the solar flare phenomenon.
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
The crew analyzes patterns of solar flares, their behavior, and their potential effects on specific coordinates and colonies. They identify patterns of solar flare occurance and use this information to make decisions regarding evacuation and safety measures.
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
The crew considers the scale and proportion of the solar flares, determining the units of distance within which they will incinerate objects. They also analyze the quantity of life forms detected within different colonies to assess the potential impact of the solar flares on the inhabitants.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe
The mission explores the phnomenon of solar flares and their impact on a specific solar system. It involves understanding the structure and behavior of stars, particularly the risks associated with solar flares and their effects on the planet and its colonies.
PS3: Energy
Solar flares represent an intense rlease of energy from the sun, which can have destructive effects. The crew analyzes the energy released by the solar flares and develops strategies to mitigate their impact on the colonies, including evacuations.
ETS1: Engineering Design
The crew engages in engineering practices by repairing the Viper Lighthouse, locating and retrieving its missing pieeces, and making decisions to evacuate at-risk colonies. They use their engineering skills to restore functionality, devlop models, and design solutions to protect the colonies from the solar flare phenomenon.