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aGAPAdvancing Global Awareness Possibilities

allen.nice-webb@bcsemail.org

Changing Possibilities

Today we embark on a new journey.Along the way, we will be faced with new challenges and opportunities.

Welcome to a New Day!

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How might one’s identity be both

shaped by and shape natural, human, built,

and economic environments?

How may we use aSTEM to fill aGAP?

Natural: September - October

Human: November - December

Built: January - February

Economic: March - April

All: May

Schedule

● Early in the Project: 1. Brainstorm Ideas & Team Name2. Develop a Team Plan3. Make a Timeline4. Do Research

● During the Project:1. Clarify Math Content & Practices2. Discuss, Debate, Decide3. Constructions4. Logs

Suggested Plan for EACH 9-Weeks

1. Create Portfolio of BEST WORK

2. Share Solutions for Peer Review

3. Use Technology to Showcase Evidence

4. Prepare & Deliver Presentations

● End of Project:

1. Scientific Evidence2. Technology Evidence3. Engineering Design Evidence4. Math Content & Practices Evidence

GETC:graph, equation, table, context

**Use of Infographs Encouraged **

Four Products for Each 9 Weeks

● Resource Manager

● Facilitator

● Recorder / Reporter

● Task Manager

Team Roles

● Artist / Architect

● Scientist

● Technologist

● Engineer●-----------------------● Mathematician

MP 1&6 September - October

MP 2-3 November - December

MP 4-5 January - February

MP 7-8 March – April

All --- May

Mathematical Practices

1. Need or Problem2. Research3. Develop Possible Solutions4. Select Best Solution5. Construct a Prototype6. Test & Evaluate7. Communicate the Solutions8. Redesign

Engineering Design Process

Collaboration - Scientific Research - Technology Use - Engineering Design - Math Content - Math Practices - Presentation -

Rubrics

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Any Questions

Math Content:

Functions & Geometry

PBL1 - Natural Environments

● Brainstorm Ideas; ● ClarifyTeam Focus; ● Decide on Roles● Create Team Name

(Be Relevant, Clear & Concise)● Develop a Team Plan● Make a Timeline● Do Research● Document Discussion and

Decisions in Team Edmodo

Starting NOW!

PBL1- Math 1 Modules / Outcomes

PBL1- Math 2 Honors Modules / Outcomes