In Lesson 4, students use observations from Lesson 3 to develop and revise models (SEP.2) to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eyes (PS4.B) allows objects to be seen (CC.2). This allows students to answer the Phenomenon Question: How do we see objects in the classroom?

In Lesson 3, students build on their Level 1 understanding about the role of light in sight. Students explore patterns (CC.1) of how light rays reflect off mirrors and opaque objects (PS4.B) to deepen their understanding of how light enables objects to be seen. This allows students to begin their investigation of the Phenomenon Question: How do we see objects in the classroom?

In Lesson 20, students plan and conduct an investigation (SEP.3) to explore cause and effect relationships (CC.2) in blocking radio signals. The investigation helps students explore the Phenomenon Question: How do people use radios to communicate?

In Lesson 2 part 2, students ask questions (SEP.1) about the factors that may have affected Amelia Earhart’s ability to find Howland Island. Students use their questions to develop a driving question board to frame and inform their learning throughout the module. This allows students to answer the Phenomenon Question: What makes an island difficult to see?

In Lessons 16-17 part 2, students analyze data from part 1 to evaluate their design solutions and carry out improvements. Students present their improved designs and create a line plot to compare the design solutions (SEP.5). They use this data as evidence to support an explanation (CC.1) of which design best solves the problem given the criteria and constraints (ETS1.C) as they answer the Phenomenon Question: How can you make Howland Island and the runway easier to find?

In Lessons 16-17 part 1, students continue their investigation of the Phenomenon Question: How can you make Howland Island and the runway easier to find? Using the design solutions created in the previous Lessons, students collect data to evaluate their design solutions and carry out improvements.

Level 4 Module 4 Lesson 14-15 Part 1: How can you make Howland Island and the runway easier to find?

In Lesson 13, students revise the anchor chart and anchor model to reflect new understanding about the interactions among the components of the model (CC.4) and revisit the driving question board. This allows students to answer the Phenomenon Question: How do different conditions affect how we see an object?

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