Middle School: mySci: How can we as engineers design a concert experience for others to enjoy?

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Unit is submitted by Washington University- St. Louis Institute for School Partnership

Rating: Example of High Quality NGSS Design if Improved

Science Discipline: Physical Science

Length: Unit

Year Reviewed: 2017

This module is centered on the driving question, “How can we as engineers design a concert experience for others to enjoy?”  In order to answer this question, students will consider what a wave is, and how waves are modeled.  They will explore sound and light waves, and how these waves interact with various media.  The culminating performance task requires students to synthesize this information, and apply it to the design of a concert experience.  

The materials below are shared via a google drive folder and can be viewed and downloaded for use.

Link to Materials

Curriculum Materials MYSCI MODULE 5 WAVES

Peer Review Panel Feedback
NGSS EQuIP Unit feedback MySci Module 5 Waves.pdf

Comment list iconReviews & Questions

question 01/18/18
mthurber
I could not find the cards for the wave stations. How can I find, purchase, etc? Thank you for your help.
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question 02/05/18
Achieve Admin
Hi Mthurber, you can find a PDF of all the cards here: https://goo.gl/jLxUJe

Thanks for your interest!
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question 04/08/18
Where does this tie back into the performance task? Did I just miss it when i viewed the unit?
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question 04/13/18
Achieve Admin
Hello, here's some clarifying language from the developer: "There is a folder labeled Performance Task, which is the final series of lessons in the module. Students go through Concepts 1-4 in order to build knowledge to be able to do the Performance Task, which is to design a concert experience."

Let me know if you have any follow up questions. Thank you!
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question 04/13/18
TraceyHampton
HI There--are there any links to where to either purchase the kit, or purchase individual items? Thank you!
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question 04/14/18
Achieve Admin
Hi Tracy,

Unfortunately, there are no links for a kit or individual materials used because the developer had a partnership with a local region to acquire the materials. If you have specific questions about where they got a particular item, you are welcome to email Jeanne Norris at j.norris@wustl.edu. Thank you!
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question 10/03/18
lydia.clary
Are there any lessons on cell division
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question 10/03/18
Achieve Admin
Hi Lydia, this unit covers physical science and engineering DCIs -- I don't believe it includes life science or cell division. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
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question 10/28/18
Carrie
I could not find the Analog vs Digital Tools Card Sort. How can I find, purchase, etc? Thank you for your help.
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question 10/29/18
Achieve Admin
Hi Carrie,

You can use this document for the Card Sort: https://goo.gl/WnND6W

Hope that helps!
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question 12/12/18
Tara
I am unable to locate the station cards for Concept 1, Session 2. Is this something you need to purchase?
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question 01/26/19
LisaN
Suggestion for alternate concert video:
https://youtu.be/LZvYLbeBBjk
Blue Man Group seems like an amazing fit for this unit!
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question 04/05/19
sandy
I cannot open the tinyurl links, and i do not have a pop up blocker on, any suggestions?
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question 06/10/22
Yang
Wondering too! https://www.nextgenscience.org/
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question 06/10/22
JJ
It worked for me<a href="https://www.nextgenscience.org/">.</a>
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question 09/21/19
GoldbergTeach
How do I access the Handouts listed in the Modules? I see links to tutorials and some additional resources (like photos) but not to student handouts.
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question 11/29/21
Ali M
Hi there, curious if anyone doing this unit has found any alternative links as many no longer work due to flash.
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