Molecules and Compounds : Epic Classroom Mission

Storyline

Students will analyze the molecular structure of different substances to determine which are suspicious.

Due to ongoing and escalating tensions in the Industrial Sector, peace talks have been happening and there is currently a deal in the works. A ceremony is taking place to finalize the peace talks, but intelligence has informed us that there have been threats of sabotage to keep the deal from going through. The crew will investigate for anything suspicious and try to stop all sabotage plots before they derail the signing ceremony. The crew will first need to determine why people in the building are getting sick by analyzing the molecules and atoms on the first floor. Then, they will need to determine which drink has been tampered with in the signing ceremony room.

Est. time: 36 min.

Targeted Standards

3-Dimensional Science

Phenomenon

Molecules are made out of varying proportions and quantities of atoms, that give molecules their characteristics.

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

The crew asks questions about the cause of crew sickness and the potential sabotage, driving their investigation.

Developing and Using Models

The crew uses scanning technology to develop models of space phenomena, substances, and suspicious activity.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

The crew plans and conducts investigations to determine the cause of crew sickness and to evaluate the safety of the drinks at the signing ceremony.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew analyzes models and data to determine the cause of crew sickness and evaluate the safety of the drinks at the signing ceremony.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

The crew uses evidence from their data analysis to discuss and determine the correct course of action to ensure the safety of the crew.

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns

The crew identifies patterns in the appearance of the nebula, the behavior of drones, and the discrepancy between the drinks on the table.

Cause and Effect

The crew analyzes the effects of substances on the crew's health and assesses the potential consequences of different actions in relation to the glasses and drones.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS1.A: Structure and Function

The crew analyzes models of molecules to determine the change and cause of crew sickness.

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

The crew analyzes models of molecules and determines how the structure has changed and caused crew sickness.

Cross-Curricular Connections

Sabotage