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   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (8) 25 :
25. Produce research writings independently over extended periods of time which encompass research, reflection, and revision and over shorter time frames.

Examples: a day or two, a single sitting
[ELA2021] (8) 9 :
9. Participate in collaborative discussions about arguments by evaluating claims, findings, reasoning, relevance, and evidence from multiple sources.
[ELA2021] (8) -4 :
R3. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically when researching and writing, both individually and collaboratively.
[SC2015] PS8 (8) 3 :
3 ) Construct explanations based on evidence from investigations to differentiate among compounds, mixtures, and solutions.

a. Collect and analyze information to illustrate how synthetic materials (e.g., medicine, food additives, alternative fuels, plastics) are derived from natural resources and how they impact society.

Subject: English Language Arts (8), Science (8)
Title: Synthetic vs. Natural: What's the Best Choice?
Description:

In this activity, students will investigate the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical medicine and its natural counterpart. They will evaluate the pros and cons of each and make a recommendation about the best choice for the consumer. Students present their research to the class and evaluate the research of their peers.

This activity was created as a result of the Alex Resource Development Summit.




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