Unit Objectives
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) calls for three-dimensional learning where students are expected not only to understand scientific concepts but also to connect concepts from various scientific disciplines, and to apply them in answering questions or solving problems. In this curriculum unit, I intend to integrate the three NGSS pillars by designing a PBL unit where students will actively engage in science and engineering practices (SEP) and use their understanding of disciplinary core ideas (DCI) and cross-cutting concepts (CCC) to address the problem of antibiotic resistance. To successfully complete the project, students will work in teams to gather, evaluate, and integrate information from various sources (SEP 8), and develop and use models (SEP 2) to communicate their understanding of how antibiotics and bacterial enzymes work, and how their structure affects their interactions and function (CCC 6, HS-PS1-3, AP Chemistry Big Idea 2). They will also use written and oral communication skills to raise awareness in their community about appropriate and responsible use of antibiotics.
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