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This sample unit plan integrates the organizing ideas of Matter and the Scientific Methods. This phenomenon based unit, focuses on investigation to help students answer the questions: “What makes a bouncy ball so bouncy? And “ How can I design a medical bandage?” Students not only learn about the concepts of how purpose determines the use of materials, they use investigation to build knowledge in this sample plan. Formative assessment guides and summative single point rubrics included.
