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Ice, Cream . . . and Chemistry
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An Explosion of Diamonds!
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2.
Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
Crosscutting Concepts:
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Structure & Function
Science and Engineering Practices:
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Constructing explanations (for science and designing solutions (for engineering)
Nature of Science:
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Scientists often use hypotheses to develop and test theories and explanations.
HS-ETS1-3.
Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Crosscutting Concepts:
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Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation
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Structure and Function
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Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World
Science and Engineering Practices:
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Developing and Using Models
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Analyzing and Interpreting Data
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Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Nature of Science:
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Science and engineering are influenced by society, and society is influenced by science and engineering.
HS-ETS1-3.
Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and tradeoffs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Crosscutting Concepts:

Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation

Structure and Function

Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World
Science and Engineering Practices:

Analyzing and interpreting data
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Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Nature of Science:
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Science and technology may raise ethical issues for which science, by itself, does not provide answers and solutions.
HS-PS2-6.
Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.

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Crosscutting Concepts:
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Patterns
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Systems and System Models
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Structure and Function
Science and Engineering Practices:
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Asking questions and defining problems
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Analyzing and interpreting data
Nature of Science:
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Many decisions are not made using science alone, but rely on social and cultural contexts to resolve issues.
HS-ETS1-1.
Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
Crosscutting Concept:

Systems and System Models
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Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation
Science and Engineering Practices:
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Developing and musing models
Nature of Science:
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Individuals and teams from many nations and cultures have contributed to science and to advances in engineering.