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Standards
L.3.3 Use knowledge of languarge and its conventions
when writing, speaking, reading or listening.
a. Choose words and phrases for effect.
b. Recognize and observe differences between the
concentions of spoken and written standard English.
L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships and nuances in word meaning.
c. Distinguish shades of meaning among related words
that descibe states of mind or degrees of certainity
(e.g. knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered.)
SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with
diverse partners with peers and adults in small and larger
groups.
RI.2.10 Read and comprehend informational texts.
W.2.2 Write informative explanatory text in which students
introduce a topic, use facts, and definitions to develope
points, and provide a concluding statement.
W.2.7. Participate in shared research and writing project.
2MD.A.2Measure the length of an object twice, using
length units of different lengths for the two
measurements; describe how the two measurements
relate to the size of the unit chosen.
2MD.A.3 Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet,
centimeters, and meters.
2MD.A.4 Tell and write time to the nearest minute and
measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word problems
involving addition and subtraction of time intervals in
minutes, e.g., by representing the problem on a number
line diagram.
2MD.A.4 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and
masses of objects using standard units of grams (g),
kilograms (kg), and liters (l).1 Add, subtract, multiply, or
divide to solve one-step word problems involving masses
or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using
drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to
represent the problem.2
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3-4 Key Facts From
Problem
Possible Solutions
3-6 Learning Outcomes
Unknown planet
sandy terrain
race for speed
prize
fastest car
Students will learn that
weight and friction play a
part in the speed and
distance of their Lego car.
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PBL Challenge Pod Racers Collaboration Project with 2nd and 3rd Grade
Student Role: Designers/Engineers
You have landed on a different planet with a rough sandy terrain. Your mission is to apprehend the prize that is at the
end of the race.
The students would be placed in groups of 3 to 4 per group. Each will be given a role within their group (facilitator,
recorder, researcher, scientist, engineer or journalist). Each group will be instructed that they are to build a car to test
for speed and distance. Each group will be given a Lego kit and instructed to create a design and construct a car
that can be tested for velocity and distance.
Students will be given the opportunity to conduct trails on their vehicle. The students will use the Verier probes to
check for speed. They will then be allowed to make changes in order to increase speed and distance.
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CantuClaire
Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:44:02 PM ET