OpenSciEd HS Field Test

Unit Overview Materials (Unit Overview, NGSS Elements, Teacher Edition, Student Edition)

How can we break down the problem so we can solve it?

How can acidic water become less acidic again?

How much NaOH would we need to add to make the water at an oyster hatchery safe for oysters?

What criteria and constraints do we need to consider when designing solutions to help protect oysters?

How can we apply our learning to other situations?

C.4 Teacher-Facing Videos 

C.4 Student-Facing Videos 

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Why does carbon dioxide make the ocean more acidic?

How can we use what we have learned to help protect oysters?

How does ocean acidification hurt oysters?

How can we apply our science ideas to develop a solution to help protect oysters?

What is happening to oysters?

How does carbon dioxide get into the ocean?

How can we figure out how much stuff we need to neutralize acid?

How can we help oysters build shells quickly?

How well do our different design solutions address our criteria and constraints?