Unit 3: Hair/Fibers Approximate Timeline: 2 weeks Content Content Objectives Iowa Core Common Student-Centered Learning Common Graduate Ends Standards Statements Targets Assessments Techniques Think critically Hair anatomy I can demonstrate techniques that are Graduates and logically to used to identify and match hairs and Disinguishing characteristics demonstrate Interpratation make the fibers. Basic characteristics of fibers strategies for relationships I can interpret hair and fiber evidence. Hair/fibers as evidence lifelong learning Probative between This may include using microscopes to Value evidence and analyze and identify samples. Graduates explanations. I can explain the probative value of hair demonstrate Critical and fibers evidence. knowledge and Thinking / Recognize and I can support a claim about hair and fiber understanding of Supporting analyze evidence with critical thinking. a rigorous Claims with alternative curriculum Evidence explanations and integrated into predictions. all content areas Demonstrate Graduates critical thinking demonstrate skills using proficiency in appropriate science, tools and including life, resources. earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy
Unit 3: Hair/Fibers Approximate Timeline: 2 weeks Content Standards Content Objectives Iowa Core Statements Common Student-Centered Learning Targets Common Assessments Graduate Ends Techniques Interpratation Probative Value Critical Thinking / Supporting Claims with Evidence Hair anatomy Disinguishing characteristics Basic characteristics of fibers Hair/fibers as evidence Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions. Demonstrate critical thinking skills using appropriate tools and resources. I can demonstrate techniques that are used to identify and match hairs and fibers. I can interpret hair and fiber evidence. This may include using microscopes to analyze and identify samples. I can explain the probative value of hair and fibers evidence. I can support a claim about hair and fiber evidence with critical thinking. Graduates demonstrate strategies for lifelong learning Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous curriculum integrated into all content areas Graduates demonstrate proficiency in science, including life, earth and physical science Graduates possess technological and information literacy
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