LS1.A: Structure and Function

Life Science Disciplinary Core Idea 1A: Structure and Function How do the structures of organisms enable life's functions? Benchmarks for grades 2, 5, 8 and 12 are included. Intro Music Atribution Title: I4dsong_loop_main.wav Artist: CosmicD Link to sound: http://www.freesound.org/people/CosmicD/sounds/72556/ Creative Commons Atribution License

How do the structures of organisms enable life's functions?  Benchmarks for grades 2, 5, 8 and 12 are included.

CCC3: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Crosscutting Concept 3: Scale, Proportion, and Scale In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of scale in science and engineering. The Universe varies in size along three scales: size, timespan, and energy. Many phenomenon are too small and fast, or two large and slow to observe.

In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of scale in science and engineering.  The Universe varies in size along three scales: size, timespan, and energy.  Many phenomenon are too small and fast, or two large and slow to observe.  We use the tools of proportion and units of measure to comprehend different scales.  The video ends with a progression of instruction from K-12

SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Science and Engineering Practice 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Paul Andersen explains how investigations are used by scientists to answer questions and by engineers to test designs. He delineates be investigative and observational science. He demonstrates the formation of a good question the design of an effective investigation.

Paul Andersen explains how investigations are used by scientists to answer questions and by engineers to test designs.  He delineates be investigative and observational science.  He demonstrates the formation of a good question the design of an effective investigation.