How were they discovered? What do we know about them? And why was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?
Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 6.RP.A.1 Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.
Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on disciplinespecific content. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION TO SCIENCE
The Solar System
45-60 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC
30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC
This program takes you on a tour of all of the planets and many of the moons in the solar system, using the latest data from NASA. Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad Engage in the digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad. Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.ED.1 Evaluate the function, value, and aesthetics of a technological product or system, from the perspective of the user and the producer. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
physical prototype, graphical/technical sketch). Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics: MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Arduino Circuits 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC
Learn about circuitry and how to code for Arduino. This microcontroller is great for beginners but flexible enough to provide additional challenges for more knowledgeable students. Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.ED.1 Evaluate the function, value, and aesthetics of a technological product or system, from the perspective of the user and the producer. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Connections to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.18.CS.4 Systematically apply troubleshooting strategies to identify and resolve hardware and software problems in computing systems. 8.1.8.AP.2 Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.
NEW! Digital Animation Series Three 45-Minute Sessions Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School
Animation is a series of images, each slightly different from the last, shown 60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop in sequence. Artists and animators At LSC can take a vision and bring it to life. In Engage in the digital creation of this series, learn the core principles of 3D models and learn how to create animation, use Piskel Software tools, intricate pieces designed for 3D and apply your new animation skills printing using Autodesk Tinkercad. to solve a series of design errors and Then, using our Monoprice Mini Select printers, print a personal design improve a product. Alignment to NJSLS - Science that’s yours to keep.
3D Design with Tinkercad
Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC
Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts. Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on the date of your program and include seasonal constellations and planets, exciting deep-sky objects, and breaking astronomical news. Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
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Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.ED.1 Evaluate the function, value, and aesthetics of a technological product or system, from the perspective of the user and the producer. 8.1.8.ED.3 Develop a proposal for a solution to a real-world problem that includes a model (e.g.,
MS-ETS1-2 Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science 8.2.8.ED.3 Develop a proposal for a solution to a real-world problem that includes a model (e.g., physical prototype, graphical/technical sketch).
