Scope & Sequence 3
Shadows in Motion Grade Level: 3 | Career Pathway: Entertainment, Arts and Media | Integrated STEM Application: Modeling
Unit Overview Unit Description: In a world where art meets nature, a new challenge arises—how can we create an installation that changes with the rhythm of the sun? Welcome to “Shadows in Motion,” where learners become both artists and engineers, tasked with designing an art installation that evolves with the time of day. By studying the patterns of sunlight and shadow, they’ll craft structures that transform ordinary shadows into mesmerizing displays of art. Using flashlights to model the sun’s journey, they’ll experiment and refine their designs until every shadow tells a story. The canvas is the earth, the brush is the sun—will your art come alive as the day unfolds? The dance of shadows begins now!
Challenge: How can we design an art installation so that its shadow changes with the time of day?
SmartLab Learning Framework Alignment:
Learning Objectives (Teacher-Facing)
Learning Objectives (Learner-Facing)
Domain
Enduring Understanding
Career Awareness
I can name different STEM jobs and explain what they do.
Participate in and explore the diverse roles and responsibilities of various STEM professionals.
STEM practices are used by professionals across today’s workforce and will be highly sought after in jobs of the future.
Research Design
I can ask questions and make observations to inform solutions.
Apply scientific inquiry and methods, analyze natural systems, make and test predictions, and use data and observations to inform solutions.
Professionals apply scientific inquiry and methods to analyze natural systems, make and test predictions about them, and use data and observations to address challenges. Effective collaboration leverages the strengths of diverse groups, fosters mutual respect and creates optimized outcomes reflective of shared goals. The design process involves iterative steps that guide the creation of effective and innovative strategies to evaluate and refine ideas, improve existing designs and solve real-world problems. Curiosity, collaborative learning, and a motivation to innovate empower us to adapt to change and make meaningful contributions throughout life.
Collaboration
Use technology to collaborate with others.
I can use technology to talk to and work with other people.
Design Process
I can do the design process over and over to make my solution better.
Develop, test and refine solutions through a cyclical design process.
Lifelong learning
I can solve problems by thinking carefully, being creative, and asking questions.
Solve problems that require critical and creative thinking, curiosity, and investigation
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