Mosquitoes: Interactions in Ecosystems
Course
Course
Computational Thinking
Subjects
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
6
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
8
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Overview
This module explores computational thinking in science by examining what would happen to various ecosystems if mosquitoes were eliminated. Students will design, create, and test food web models to determine what impact, if any, removing mosquitoes will have. Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar to decide whether it is safe to remove mosquitoes from the world and to support their positions using evidence.
Standards
MS-LS2-1
MS-LS2-2
MS-LS2-4
MS-LS2-5
Cyber Connections
Computational Thinking
Coding/Programming
Section Title
Lessons
Accordion Items
Title
Mosquitoes: Interactions in Ecosystems
Content
This module explores computational thinking in science by examining what would happen to various ecosystems if mosquitoes were eliminated. Students will design, create, and test food web models to determine what impact, if any, removing mosquitoes will have. Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar to decide whether it is safe to remove mosquitoes from the world and to support their positions using evidence.