State Content Standards and Objectives

WV State Standards:

M.O.7.3.5: Solve problems and explain the relationships among scale factor and area and volume

M.O.7.1.5 : Analyze and solve grade-appropriate real-world problems with whole numbers, integers, decimals, fractions and percents.

SC.S.7.2.3: Students will apply knowledge, understanding and skills of the science subject matter/concepts to daily life experiences.

SC.S.7.3: Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize technology to gather data and communicate designs, results and conclusions.

21C.O.5-8.3.LS2: Student is flexible in approach to solving problems and completing tasks, considers alternative methods, solutions and perspectives, abandons strategies that do not work, and reallocates time and resources as priorities change.

National Standards:

Science 11: Understands the nature of scientific knowledge.

Technology 3: Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual.

Writing 4: Gathers and uses information for research purposes.

Math 1: Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process.

21st Century Skills

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Critical thinking and systems thinking
• Problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Information and media literacy skills
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Self-direction
• Accountability and adaptability

Bloom's Level Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Knowledge X     Comprehension X   X Application X X X Analysis X X   Synthesis X X X Evaluation X X