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Design a Unit: Establish The Context For Problem Design

Priority Conceptual/Skills-Based Outcomes

understand (Subject) biodiversity (Verb)
design and conduct experiments
interpret data
use graphs to illustrate probability
communicate effectively with given audience
understand economic impacts

Significant Characteristics of the Learners -i.e. 12 year olds

want to be independent -- yet be child-like
are critical toward society
are ready to refine reasoning skills
begin to understand abstract concepts
develop hero-worships
can be self-conscious about new tasks