Dug's Search and RescueShapesKindergarten
Storyline
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Dug presents the problem of rescuing Pogi and clearing the debris, and the crew asks questions and defines the problems to come up with solutions.
Developing and Using Models
The crew develops and uses models to construct the crane and visualize its components.
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
The crew plans and carries out investigations by counting shapes in the blueprint and determining the optimal location for the crane's work.
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
The crew analyzes and interprets data by counting shapes and determining the number of square and triangle pieces needed for the crane.
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
The crew constructs explanations by using their knowledge of shapes to determine the number of pieces required for the crane and designs solutions to rescue Pogi and clear the debris.
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
The crew uses recognition and counting of different shapes in the blueprint of the crane.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1: Engineering Design
The crew engages in engineering design by constructing the crane to solve the problem of debris blocking Dug's path and rescuing Pogi.