How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea:
The changing natural world provokes human response
Lines of Inquiry:
- Human relationships to local and global landforms (connection)
- Reasons the Earth transforms/changes (change)
- Human responses to changes in the environment (responsibility)
[ Resource List ]
Websites:
- Canadian Space Agency: The Need for Space Suits
- Life in Orbit: The International Space Station
- The Legacy of The Canadarm
- AuroraMAX Aurora Borealis Simulator
- The European Space Centre
- NASA Kids Camp
- National Geographic Kids: Our Solar System
- NASA Appoints First Female Flight Director
- National Geographic: Space Gym
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