Mission Library

Riptide
Measurement
4th Grade

The Mission
40 min

Storyline

When a toxic red substance appears in the current under Taipan, the crew must use their unit conversion and word problem skills to figure out what's going on and how to fix it.

First, using their knowledge of word problems, the crew will investigate debris pieces to determine how much of this toxic liquid was released into the ocean. Then, the crew will figure out how much of a neutralizing chemical is needed to counteract the toxin using unit conversions.

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

  • Make observations and/or measurements to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence for an explanation of a phenomenon or test a design solution.

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  • Describe, measure, estimate, and/or graph quantities (e.g., area, volume, weight, time) to address scientific and engineering questions and problems.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Construct and/or support an argument with evidence, data, and/or a model.

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