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Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
TEACHER GUIDE
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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
• Provide research materials (access to the Internet and experts, artifacts, books, magazines, etc.).
• When necessary, define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking.
• Observe teams to assess and provide feedback on their collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What causes coastal erosion by wind and water?
• What weather phenomena contribute to beach loss?
• What are some solutions that have already been engineered to prevent coastal erosion?
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• coastal engineering
• beach loss
• beach/coastal/coastline erosion
Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
TEACHER GUIDE
|
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
• Provide research materials (access to the Internet and experts, artifacts, books, magazines, etc.).
• When necessary, define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking.
• Observe teams to assess and provide feedback on their collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What causes coastal erosion by wind and water?
• What weather phenomena contribute to beach loss?
• What are some solutions that have already been engineered to prevent coastal erosion?
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• coastal engineering
• beach loss
• beach/coastal/coastline erosion
